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TaylorMade MG5
TaylorMade says its Tour-inspired MG5 wedges “offer exceptionally soft feel, responsiveness and versatility.”
Evidence: Research-based
Specifications
5 of the 5 fields we checked are published by TaylorMade.
| Specification | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lofts | 46°, 48°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60° | Evidence: Researched |
| Bounce | 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°, 12°, 13°, 14°Each grind’s bounce depends on loft: LB 8°, SC 9°–10°, SB 9°–12°, SX 11°, HB 12°–14°. | Evidence: Researched |
| Bounce by loft | 46°: 9°, 48°: 9°, 50°: 9°, 52°: 9°, 54°: 10°, 12°, 13°, 56°: 8°, 10°, 12°, 14°, 58°: 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°, 12°, 60°: 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°, 12°From TaylorMade’s specifications table, all grinds combined (e.g. 56° LB 8°, SC 10°, SB 12°, HB 14°). | Evidence: Researched |
| Grinds | LB, SC, SB, SX, HBTaylorMade mentions six grinds, but this page’s table lists five; the Tiger Woods grind is sold as a separate MG5 product. TaylorMade on HB: “High-bounce sole for steeper swings or soft conditions.” | Evidence: Researched |
| Finishes | Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome/CharcoalThe finish offered varies by loft and grind in TaylorMade’s table. | Evidence: Researched |
What TaylorMade claims
TaylorMade’s own statements about the MG5, each with its source.
Spin
TaylorMade says “MG5 wedges employ all-new aggressive saw-milled grooves to help take your short game to the next level.”
Evidence: Researched
Alternatives
The other wedges we have researched, placed by the price we last saw: the five nearest in price in each group.
Spend less
- Wilson Infinite Wedge$139.99
- Wilson Staff Model ZM$149.99
- Cobra KING-X$169
- Cleveland Golf CBZ$179.99
- Callaway CB 12$179.99
Similar price
- Ping s259$199
- Callaway Opus Platinum$199.97
- Callaway Full Toe SP$199.99
- Cleveland Golf RTZ 2$199.99
- TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5$199.99
Spend more
- Callaway Opus SP+$229.99
- PXG Sugar Daddy III$299.99
Price checks
What it has cost, store by store
5 checks · 1 store
- Lowest new now
- $199.99
- At TGW
- Maker’s list price
- $199.99
- Selling at list
- Lowest used
- —
- No current used listing
- Deal check
- Day 33 of 60
- Deal calls start after 60 days of its own prices
Latest at each store
TGW
$199.99New
Same as our first check
Lowest new
Every check (5)
| Checked | Store | Condition | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Nov 2 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Oct 19 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Oct 12 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Oct 9 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
Evidence ledger
Where the information on this page came from, when it was read, and how firmly it is established.
- Evidence: Researched
TaylorMade publishes the MG5 lofts, bounces, grinds and finishes loft by loft, lists the price, and says the wedges offer soft feel, responsiveness and versatility.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.