Taylormade will be retailing all-new molar 5 wedges from September 4, featuring numerous branded technologies, as well as some new updates designed to enhance sensation, rotation, versatility and overall performance.
Taylormade’s grated wedge wedge will be the first time ever to completely forged from soft carbon steel. The forging process not only allows golfers to experience a soft feel around the green that needs the most, but also ensures consistency of the wedge from top to bottom.
The process begins with a billet soft carbon steel that is heated and bent into an L-shaped shape. The work then goes through a rough forging process, trimming the excess material into which the wedges begin to form.
Next is the precise forging that begins to form with cosmetics and grinding. From there, grinding, face, grooves and Hoth styles are processed to ensure consistency and each wedge appears exactly the way it is designed. The final step involves a lot of cosmetic details process to perfect the final product.
Compared to the MG4, the MG5 has refined cutting-edge curvature and newer top line fusion to a more symmetrical overall curve.
Matt Bovee, Director of Iron & Wedge Creation at Taylormade, said: “Inspired by some feedback from Collin Morikawa, we set out to let Wedge Taylormade create the biggest feeling. The best players will tell you that the best players will tell you that surrounding the green is crucial to you having the most important feeling in a short game…and having the best feel, and to get the best feel, it needs to wear out. ””’
Saw wood groove
The MG5 wedge is the first wedge in the MG family to use aggressive zigzag grooves. The sawing process allows Taylormade designers to get closer to the legal limits of Groove geometry. These grooves have been redesigned with ultra-tight tolerances, steep walls and clearer radii, which help the MG5 produce more spin than previous MG generations.
Like previous MG generations, the MG5 wedge leverages original facial surface treatment and brand new continuous spin tread technology to help golfers maintain rotation and control in wet conditions. Continuous rotating tread behaves like all-day tires on the road, they redirect the water and increase friction during impact. With spin tread technology working with the sawn grooves, the MG5 has 13% more spin than the MG4 in wet conditions. These techniques also keep the emission angle more consistent between wet and dry conditions.
More run-in options
The MG5 wedge has six different grindings that offer golfers a wide variety of options to suit their game. Three of these grindings meet Taylormade’s standard bounce curves, and most golfers tend to: SB, SC, and SX Grinds.
SB Grind
Complete sole design with continuous trailing edge relief, compatible with most swing types smooth and consistent turf interactions. This harsh and soft four-way inclination gives golfers who like to manipulate their faces more versatile. Furthermore, the added unique width provides increased forgiveness, especially for golfers with steep swings.
SC mill
The mid-low bounce design in the middle of the sole also comes with heels, toes and trailing edge relief. The result is the ultimate green versatility designed for players who like to manipulate their faces in all turf conditions, while providing consistent all-around stability.
SX Grind
The SX Grind has the widest sole and utilizes increased curvature to provide consistent turf interactions and performance in the bunker. The tail edge of the reverse C can relieve the relief, thus keeping the rebound consistent as the golfer manipulates the face. This grinding is perfect for golfers looking for a final fusion of stability and versatility.
HB mill
HB grinding is made for golfers with steep swings or works in soft conditions. Its high elastic design provides stability and forgiveness. Meanwhile, the unique heel relief and tapered track edges can be versatile enough, and the wedges can quickly exit the turf without digging.
lb grinding
Minimal bounce brings the front edge closer to the ground. The modified C-Grind emphasizes this address orientation, especially when the face is in an open position. The front edge of the oblique surface is noticeable and the inclination angle is increased. This grinding is perfect for golfers with shallow swings and who play in tight, firm conditions.
TW mill
Updated to reflect the preferred wedge shape of Tiger Woods, the TW Grind has an extra tilt, and in the 60° sole there is a new frontier blend of the sole for added effective bounce and less heel elasticity than the original TW Grind.
Custom Options
With the MG5 wedge, Taylormade continues to expand its idolization and personalization options using the MYMG5 program. In five different grindings, they were able to customize text in five different layouts, with up to 12 characters in 15 different paint fills, choose from over 50 logos, grip five new colors, 4 finishes, including Tour Raw, Eged Copper, Chrome, Chrome and Charcoal, and choosing the axle that best suits its swing.
The MG5 wedge is equipped with a true temper dynamic golf tour 115g with wedge elasticity and recoil elasticity in graphite. Stock Grip is Golf’s proud Z-Grip Plus 2.
Availability and RRP: The Taylormade MG5 wedge will be booked on August 7 and will be retailed from September 4 at £179/€229 per club. The price of the MG5 TW Grind wedge is £199/€259.
