The TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 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 $70) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 if you fit its profile (raised micro-ribs); choose the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 if you lean toward raw face spin.
Side-by-side comparison
Metric
TaylorMade Milled Grind 3
TaylorMade Milled Grind 2
Every18 score
97 ✓
96
Forgiveness
80 ✓
74
Speed
84 ✓
77
Feel
83 ✓
81
Value rating
92
93 ✓
Est. used price
$70
$50 ✓
Value index
166
230 ✓
Launch
Mid
Mid
Spin
Mid
Mid
Fit profile
Raised micro-ribs
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 TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 better than the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2?
On the Every18 editorial score the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 rates higher (97 vs 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 suits raised micro-ribs, while the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 suits raw face spin.
Which is better value, the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 or the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2?
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $70 for the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 and $50 for the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2, so the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 is also the cheaper buy.
Which is more forgiving, the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 or the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2?
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 rates higher for forgiveness (80 vs 74), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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