The Milled Grind 3 is TaylorMade's 2021 answer to golfers who want short-game precision without giving up spin as the grooves wear down. It replaced the MG2 and carried over the milled sole that gives the wedge its name, but the headline change was the raw face. On the higher lofts, the face is left unplated so it rusts over time, which keeps the surface rough where it matters most for grabbing the ball.
This is a Tour Grind wedge, so it's aimed at players who shape shots and open the face around the greens rather than beginners looking for maximum forgiveness. The lineup runs from 46 to 60 degrees, with doubled-up 56 and 58 and 60 options, which tells you TaylorMade expected fitters to match grind and bounce to how a golfer actually delivers the club.
Forged construction gives the MG3 a softer feel through impact than a cast wedge, and the progressive loft design means the lower-lofted heads play more like gap and pitching wedges while the high-lofted ones are built for touch. If you already know your yardages and want a wedge that behaves the same on the 200th shot as the first, this is squarely in that lane.
TaylorMade MG3 Wedge: Key Specs
- Category
- Tour Grind
- Loft range
- 46 to 60 degrees
- Loft/grind options
- 11
- Model year
- 2021
Available Variants
| Loft | Bounce | Grind | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46° | 7° | SB | Chrome |
| 48° | 7° | SB | Chrome |
| 50° | 9° | SB | Chrome |
| 52° | 9° | SB | Chrome |
| 54° | 9° | SB | Chrome |
| 56° | 10° | SB | Chrome |
| 56° | 7° | LB | Chrome |
| 58° | 9° | SB | Chrome |
| 58° | 7° | LB | Chrome |
| 60° | 9° | SB | Chrome |
| 60° | 7° | LB | Chrome |
Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
Technology
About the TaylorMade MG3
The face uses TaylorMade's Raw Face Technology on the 50-degree and up, meaning that portion of the head has no chrome plating and develops rust with use. Rust doesn't add spin by magic, but the rougher, unplated surface holds the ZTP-17 groove geometry closer to the edge and resists the polishing that plated faces go through. The sole is milled to a precise spec rather than cast and ground, so bounce and grind tolerances are tighter head to head. Grinds and bounce change as you move up through the lofts, which is what progressive loft design means in practice. Lower lofts get more sole to help through firmer, fuller swings, and the higher lofts are shaped for opening the face and sliding under the ball on delicate shots. The Tour Grind option pulls heel and toe relief so you can lay the face open without the leading edge sitting up off the turf.
Who Should Play the TaylorMade MG3?
- ✓Better players who open the face and manipulate trajectory around the green and want a grind that supports it
- ✓Golfers who wear out wedges quickly and are tired of watching spin fall off after a season
- ✓Anyone building a matched set from a 46-degree gap wedge up to a 60 who wants consistent feel across all of them
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the raw face on the MG3 really rust, and is that a problem?
Yes, the unplated face section on the 50-degree and higher will develop rust with normal play and exposure to moisture. It's intentional and won't spread to the rest of the head or hurt performance. The rougher surface is meant to keep spin more consistent as the wedge ages. Wipe it down like any wedge, but don't worry about the discoloration.
What's the difference between the MG3 and the MG2?
The biggest change is the raw face on the higher lofts, which the MG2 didn't have across the board. Both use the milled sole and forged head, but the MG3 leans harder into holding spin over the life of the wedge. Feel is similar since the construction carried over. If you liked the MG2, the MG3 is a straightforward step, not a redesign.
Which grind should I get in the MG3?
It depends on your angle of attack and turf conditions. The Tour Grind category here has heel and toe relief for players who open the face, which suits shallow attackers and firmer courses. Steeper players or softer turf usually do better with more bounce and a fuller sole. A fitting is worth it since TaylorMade offered several grind and bounce combos across these lofts.
Is the MG3 too much wedge for a mid handicapper?
It can work, but it's built for players who use the short game creatively rather than just hitting square-faced pitches. If you don't open the face or shape wedge shots, you won't get the full benefit of the Tour Grind and you might find the more demanding grinds harder to use out of the rough. A more forgiving cavity or wider-sole wedge may suit a higher handicap better.
Why are there two 56, 58, and 60 degree options?
Those doubled lofts come in different bounce and grind setups, not different lofts. TaylorMade offered, for example, a lower-bounce and a higher-bounce version of the same loft so players could match the sole to their swing and course conditions. When you shop, check the bounce number attached to each so you pick the one that fits how you deliver the club.
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