TaylorMade MG4 Milled Grind Wedge Review

Spin Tread Grooves allow the new TaylorMade MG4 wedge to channel away moisture, which gives golfers almost identical spin in wet and dry conditions.

TaylorMade have transformed their business over the last decade. Ask any serious golfer what they thought of the brand 10 years ago and many would say they come up with great ideas, market the hell out of them, and then swiftly move on to the next big thing. And when talking about the best wedges available, TaylorMade just wouldn’t have been part of the conversation.

Since 2016, though, the idea of launching product after product has gone out of the window at TaylorMade. Today, more so than ever, the brand see longevity as the way to adoption throughout more golfers’ bags.

Thanks to the dedication the brand has shown to creating a leading family of players’ irons, more and more golfers now see TaylorMade as making some of the best irons and wedges available.

You need look no further than the likes of Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Collin Morikawa for validation of the brand’s new way of thinking.

TaylorMade have revealed the new MG4 wedges. They’re the 4^th generation of the franchise, which speaks volumes about how far the company has come. It also proves their longevity theory is working. A decade ago very few TM products made it past a couple of generations. With golfers now more willing to accept modest advancements in each product generation, rather than expecting complete franchise overhauls every two years, TaylorMade are on the up and up. Here’s what’s new with the MG4 wedges.

Everything you need to know about the TaylorMade MG4 wedges

Spin Tread Grooves

The MG4 wedges have strategically angled deep laser-etched Spin Tread Grooves on the face. They channel more moisture away at impact so golfers can expect almost identical spin rates in dry and wet conditions.

Lighter equals more feel

Traditional wedge shafts have been heavy old beasts for years. By switching to a 115g Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shaft (that’s 15g lighter than a traditional wedge shaft), TaylorMade say golfers will experience better feel and control.    

Refined shape

Expect a slightly reshaped top edge, with more leading edge roundness in the higher lofts. A new hosel blend also gives a fuller look at address, input that’s come straight from the company’s elite athletes.

New finish, new options

A new Tour Chrome Satin finish gives the look of a raw head, yet unlike the club face it won’t rust over time. There’s also a Tour Matte Black option and three new sole grinds (low Bounce Versatility, High Bounce Versatility and Standard Bounce Versatility). The Tiger Woods-inspired Tiger Grind also shows how seriously committed TaylorMade are to fitting golfers only to their best matched wedges.

Details: TaylorMade MG4 Wedges

RRP: £159, £199 TW Grind

Lofts:

Standard Bounce 46° / 48° / 50° / 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60°

Tiger Grind: 56° / 60°

Low Bounce: 56° / 58° / 60°

Custom order only

Standard Bounce C Grind: 58° / 60°

Low Bounce V Grind: 58° / 60°

High Bounce: 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60°

High Bounce W Grind: 58° / 60°

Finishes: Tour Chrome Satin, Tour Matte Black

Stock shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 115g

Stock grip: Lamkin Crossline 360

TaylorMade on the MG4 wedges

“This is a major step forward in the progression of the Milled Grind family. With MG4 we have evolved our approach to wet spin and developed an all-new Spin Tread technology. We use a laser etching treatment to create face roughness, which translates to better friction and moisture channeling for optimal ball control, especially on partial shots.”

– Bill Price, Senior Director of Product Creation, Putter & Wedge

“The feel component is a significant factor. By replacing the chrome-plated face with raw finishes early in the Milled Grind evolution, we were able to influence spin and also enhance the overall feel of the wedge. Adding our reconstructed backbar, with more weight positioned directly behind the strike zone, allows us to help players achieve their desired shot trajectories and spin rates with premium feel and confidence.”

– Greg Cesario, TaylorMade Wedge Design Team

The TaylorMade MG4 wedge sole grinds explained

Low Bounce (LB): Low leading edge for added versatility and shot-making in firm conditions.

Low Bounce V (LBV): Designed for skilled players with a shallow attack angle, offering exceptional spin and the ability to manipulate face angles effectively.

Standard Bounce (SB): All-around performance that prevents excessive digging and allows the clubhead to glide through the turf smoothly.

Standard Bounce C (SBC): Provides increased versatility for players who prefer to manipulate face angles, without compromising bounce performance.

High Bounce (HB): TaylorMade’s standard high bounce design is playable for skilled golfers and defies the convention that high bounce wedges are only for high handicappers. In fact, Rory McIlroy uses a HB 60° Milled Grind 4 depending on course conditions.

High Bounce Wide (HBW): With an increased sole width, this high bounce option offers improved playability and excels in sand play.

Tiger Woods Grind (TW): Offered in 56° and 60° lofts, each sole on the MG4 TW was inspired by Tiger’s grind. The 56° wedge is a dual sole with heavy heel relief, while the 60° has an extremely high bounce on the leading edge with a shaved heel. Designed to be supremely versatile, these unique grinds allow Tiger to take on any shot, on any course, anywhere in the world.

Video: How does the TaylorMade MG4 compare to other leading 2024 wedges?

Verdict: TaylorMade MG4 wedge

Thanks to making two cracking families (the Hi-Toe 3 and MG4) TaylorMade always gives us a really tough choice to make when it comes to testing wedges. Don’t get me wrong there are some definite benefits to using Hi-Toe wedges (lower flying, higher spinning shots), but you will need to love their shape and be happy using full-face grooves, which from my experience often means they’re not everyone’s cup of tea.

If you’re the type of golfer who just wants a brilliant traditionally shaped wedge with a familiar groove pattern, and your game will benefit from a ton of loft, sole grind, and finish options the MG4’s will be right up your street. In my book, if you see the MG4 as a Titleist Vokey SM10 alternative you are thinking exactly along the right lines.

From what I’ve seen I can’t say the MG4 will ensure you’ll see no spin difference between wet and dry conditions, as my 2023 Wet Wedge Test highlighted how the model generated 30% less backspin in damp conditions. This however is often the case with many leading wedges.

Golfers who love very straight leading-edge wedges though will adore the MG4 lower lofts, they’re just about the straightest I’ve seen. Be prepared for them though to get progressively more rounded as lofts increase.   

We all want to know we’re buying the right equipment when we splash the cash and if you’re looking at data to confirm your tour-level wedge choice the MG4’s definitely won’t let you down.

The model was one of only three wedges in 2024 to create more than 8000 RPM backspin in the hands of our test pro. With 8003 RPM the MG4 created 4.4% more spin than our test average, which warranted a seriously impressive third-best performance among the 20 models (at 52° test loft) tested. Throw in a smaller/tighter carry distance drop-off and shot area performance than our test averages and you can absolutely understand why the MG4 ranks among my four best performing wedges of 2024.

Data comparison: How do the TaylorMade MG4 wedges compare to leading competitor models in 2024?

Model	Loft	Ball Speed	Launch Angle	Backspin	Backspin Drop Off	Height	Descent Angle	Carry Distance	Carry Distance Drop Off	Shot Area
Vega VWX	52°	78.8 MPH	24.6°	8974 RPM (1)	1212 RPM	18 YDS	43.4°	94 YDS	11 YDS	62.7 SQ YDS
Ram Tour Grind	52°	78.4 MPH	24.2°	8402 RPM (2)	1746 RPM	17 YDS	42.3°	94 YDS	15 YDS	64.5 SQ YDS
TaylorMade MG4	52°	78.3 MPH	25.8°	8003 RPM (3)	1092 RPM	19 YDS	43.9°	94 YDS	8 YDS	60.8 SQ YDS
Mizuno S23	52°	81 MPH	26.1°	7987 RPM	1289 RPM	20 YDS	45.2°	99 YDS	6 YDS (T1)	23.4 SQ YDS (1)
Tour Edge Wingman	52°	80.5 MPH	25.1°	7982 RPM	1382 RPM	19 YDS	43.9°	98 YDS	12 YDS	100.8 SQ YDS
Ping S159	52°	77.5 MPH	24.9°	7974 RPM	791 (1)	18 YDS	42.5°	93 YDS	12 YDS	68.4 SQ YDS
Cleveland RTX 6	52°	77.4 MPH	26°	7911 RPM	1791 RPM	18 YDS	43.7°	93 YDS	9 YDS	44.1 SQ YDS
Sub 70 286 Forged Raw	52°	77.9 MPH	25.5°	7820 RPM	2339 RPM	18 YDS	43.3°	94 YDS	7 YDS	58.8 SQ YDS
Cleveland CBX 4	52°	78.4 MPH	26.5°	7800 RPM	949 RPM (3)	19 YDS	44.6°	95 YDS	9 YDS	53.1 SQ YDS
Bettinardi HLX 5.0	52°	78.5 MPH	24.3°	7797 RPM	2109 RPM	17 YDS	42.1°	95 YDS	10 YDS	45 SQ YDS
PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II	52°	79.2 MPH	25.7°	7741 RPM	2240 RPM	19 YDS	44°	96 YDS	10 YDS	44 SQ YDS
Titleist Vokey Design SM10	52°	78.2 MPH	26°	7653 RPM	1926 RPM	19 YDS	43.9°	95 YDS	15 YDS	139.5 SQ YDS
Vega Alcor	52°	79.9 MPH	25.7°	7633 RPM	2006 RPM	19 YDS	44.1°	97 YDS	9 YDS	64.8 SQ YDS
More MOD 1	52°	79.2 MPH	25.4°	7512 RPM	894 RPM (2)	19 YDS	43.4°	96 YDS	6 YDS (T1)	28.8 SQ YDS (2)
Callaway Jaws Raw	52°	78.9 MPH	26.3°	7408 RPM	2805 RPM	19 YDS	44.3°	96 YDS	7 YDS	30.1 SQ YDS (3)
Ping Glide Forged Pro	52°	78.8 MPH	26.2°	7165 RPM	2246 RPM	19 YDS	44°	96 YDS	11 YDS	119.9 SQ YDS
Mizuno T24	52°	76.3 MPH	26.2°	7059 RPM	2131 RPM	18 YDS	43.1°	92 YDS	6 YDS (T1)	44.4 SQ YDS
Wilson Staff Model ZM	52°	77.8 MPH	26.4°	7003 RPM	1963 RPM	19 YDS	43.8°	95 YDS	13 YDS	81.9 SQ YDS
Callaway CB	52°	78.9 MPH	26.1°	6856 RPM	1672 RPM	19 YDS	43.7°	96 YDS	11 YDS	90.2 SQ YDS
Inesis 900	52°	78.8 MPH	27.6°	6685 RPM	2168 RPM	20 YDS	45.2°	97 YDS	16 YDS	172.8 SQ YDS
Average		78.6 MPH	25.7°	7668 RPM	1738 RPM	18.7 YDS	43.7°	95.3 YDS	10.2 YDS	69.9 SQ YDS

Spec sheet: TaylorMade MG4 Wedge

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TaylorMade MG4 Wedges

RRP: £159, £199 TW Grind

Lofts:

Standard Bounce 46° / 48° / 50° / 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60°

Tiger Grind: 56° / 60°

Low Bounce: 56° / 58° / 60°

 

Custom order only

Standard Bounce C Grind: 58° / 60°

Low Bounce V Grind: 58° / 60°

High Bounce: 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60°

High Bounce W Grind: 58° / 60°

 

Finishes: Tour Chrome Satin, Tour Matte Black

Stock shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 115g

Stock grip: Lamkin Crossline 360

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