Rory McIlroy’s latest win came after a major gear switch

There’s no doubt Rory McIlroy’s TaylorMade Spider putter, the winningest putter model on the PGA Tour this season, played a huge role in his Amgen Irish Open victory.

McIlroy made 160 feet of putts Sunday, including a 28-foot eagle on the 72nd hole to force the playoff he eventually won, but it was his first victory with a brand new set of wedges in the bag.

For the first time this past week, McIlroy made the switch to TaylorMade’s new MG5 wedges from his previous generation MG4s. Clearly, the new scoring tools are working.

McIlroy’s new MG5s, TaylorMade’s first forged wedges, have a unique back story that involved perfecting the shaping to match his unique preferences and needs.

Not only is the MG5 forged from carbon steel to provide an ultra-soft feel, but it also features new saw-milled grooves and spin tread technology. Those new spin retention technologies helped produce a lower launch and more spin for McIlroy, which was something he was looking for.

And as fate would have it, the MG5 just had it’s full retail launch this weekend, meaning you don’t have to wait at all to get your hands on one.

TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Custom Wedge

FORGED FEEL Incredible feel is a must for having a great wedge game. MG5 has been forged from soft carbon steel and designed with geometry to provide excellent feel with great feedback. MAXIMUM SPIN MG5 uses all-new, more aggressive grooves designed to maximize spin. Saw-milled grooves produce tighter tolerances allowing engineers to design steeper walls and sharper radii intended to maximize spin in both dry and damp conditions. PERFORMANCE IN ALL CONDITIONS RAW face with Spin Tread technology channels away moisture to help retain spin. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, laser-etched channels redirect water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to maintain spin in wet conditions. CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS CONSISTENCY  Crafted by hand and then milled to perfection. Each wedge and sole grind are precision-milled to eliminate the natural human error that comes with hand polishing. Our grinds deliver unmatched consistency and craftsmanship that players can count on every time. CHARCOAL FINISH MG5 debuts a sleek, sophisticated charcoal finish that reduces glare and enhances its aesthetic appeal in the bag.

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The MG5 is offered in six different grinds, which were shaken up this year to provide more options for players who desire a wedge in the mid-bounce range. MG5 has two new grinds this year in the standard bounce family, the SX and SC, to go along with the SB. There’s also the LB — which is McIlroy’s grind of choice for his lob wedge — and the HB for players who fall on ends of the sprectrum for angle of attack.

Lastly, there’s also an updated TW grind to match Tiger Woods’ specific needs for his wedges.

Want to find the best wedges for your game? Find a club-fitting location near you at True Spec Golf.