The PING Glide 3.0 edges the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 on overall Every18 score (97 vs 96), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 is both the cheaper buy (about $50 used vs $55) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The PING Glide 3.0 is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the PING Glide 3.0 if you fit its profile (forgiving wedges); choose the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 if you lean toward raw face spin.
Side-by-side comparison
Metric
PING Glide 3.0
TaylorMade Milled Grind 2
Every18 score
97 ✓
96
Forgiveness
80 ✓
74
Speed
81 ✓
77
Feel
73
81 ✓
Value rating
82
93 ✓
Est. used price
$55
$50 ✓
Value index
212
230 ✓
Launch
Mid to high
Mid
Spin
Mid
Mid
Fit profile
Forgiving wedges
Raw face spin
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PING Glide 3.0 better than the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2?
On the Every18 editorial score the PING Glide 3.0 rates higher (97 vs 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the PING Glide 3.0 suits forgiving wedges, while the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 suits raw face spin.
Which is better value, the PING Glide 3.0 or the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2?
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $55 for the PING Glide 3.0 and $50 for the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2, so the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 is also the cheaper buy.
Which is more forgiving, the PING Glide 3.0 or the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2?
The PING Glide 3.0 rates higher for forgiveness (80 vs 74), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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