Reviewers agree the TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 delivers high, reliable spin from its raw face alongside a soft, forged feel and clean address look. However, testers split on its playability on heavy hits, noting the sole is prone to digging and can feel harsh, while also chewing up ball covers.
Strong consensus: 3 of 4 recommend. 4 reviews from 3 creators. 3 positive, 1 mixed. Reviewer scores (0–100): median 86.
Where reviewers agree
Each theme groups reviews that make the same point. The lines under it are each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video — not direct quotes.
What reviewers praise
Raw face spin technology — Praised in 3 reviews
Club Champion: Raw face technology generates consistent spin exceeding 10,000 RPM (0:12)
Alex Etches Golf: 1,500 RPM spin increase in wet conditions vs MG4 (0:44)
Alex Etches Golf: New 'spin thread' geometry adds friction for short shots (0:44)
Forged soft feel and feedback — Praised in 2 reviews
Club Champion: Mainstream forged construction provides soft, muted feel (0:12)
Club Champion: Instant feedback on strike location via face markings (0:12)
Alex Etches Golf: Fully forged construction for significantly softer feel (0:44)
Classic shaping and clean address look — Praised in 2 reviews
trottiegolf: Traditional shaping preferred by purest players
Club Champion: Clean, classic aesthetic at address (0:32)
Consistent turf interaction and distance control — Praised in 1 review
trottiegolf: Consistent turf interaction from milled sole geometry
trottiegolf: Predictable distance control on full approach swings
Where they push back
Poor turf interaction and bounce issues — Raised in 1 review
Club Champion: Standard 8-degree bounce was insufficient for tester (0:32)
Club Champion: Prone to digging on slightly heavy strikes (0:32)
Shreds ball covers and feels clunky on off-center hits — Raised in 1 review
Club Champion: Aggressive grooves cause significant golf ball cover wear (0:12)
Club Champion: Off-center hits feel notably firm or 'clunky' compared to center (0:12)
Expensive price and visibility issues — Raised in 1 review
Alex Etches Golf: Premium price point at $199 per wedge (0:44)
Alex Etches Golf: Charcoal finish can be difficult to see in shaded areas (0:44)
Limited strike area on open-face shots — Raised in 1 review
trottiegolf: Less strike area on extreme open-face lob shots than Hi-Toe
Will it fix your miss?
Face control: 3 of 4 say it helps
Low point / fat: 0 of 4 say it helps · 2 partial
Every verdict
Each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video.
How this page is made: each reviewer’s verdict, pros and cons, sentiment, score and launch numbers are machine-extracted from their video — summarised, not quoted word for word. The themes are machine-grouped and the intro is machine-written from those summaries. We have not tested this product ourselves. Updated Aug 2026.