The MG5 is a significant step forward for TaylorMade, introducing a fully forged construction that provides the soft feel tour players crave alongside massive spin gains in wet conditions.
Their scorecard
Spin: 5/5 — Huge gains in wet conditions
Versatility: 4/5 — Multiple grinds like SB available
Turf interaction: 4/5 — Clean interaction even on firm greens
Feel: 5/5 — First fully forged MG; very soft
What they rate
First fully forged head in the MG line
New groove geometry with 'spin threads' for added friction
Available in both Satin Chrome and Charcoal finishes in all lofts
Consistent spin and tight tolerances
What they don’t
High price of $199 per club
The darker finish is visually obscured in low-light/shadowed conditions
The MG5 is a significant step forward for TaylorMade, introducing a fully forged construction that provides the soft feel tour players crave alongside massive spin gains in wet conditions.
First fully forged head in the MG line
New groove geometry with 'spin threads' for added friction