A head-to-head look at two of the top wedges in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
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The TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 edges the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 on overall Every18 score (96 vs 95), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Callaway Mack Daddy 4 is both the cheaper buy (about $45 used vs $50) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 is the more forgiving wedges, while the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 if you fit its profile (raw face spin); choose the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 if you lean toward aggressive groove spin.
| Metric | TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 | Callaway Mack Daddy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 96 ✓ | 95 |
| Forgiveness | 74 ✓ | 72 |
| Speed | 77 | 84 ✓ |
| Feel | 81 | 84 ✓ |
| Value rating | 93 | 94 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $50 | $45 ✓ |
| Value index | 230 | 253 ✓ |
| Launch | Mid | Mid |
| Spin | Mid | Mid |
| Fit profile | Raw face spin | Aggressive groove spin |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 rates higher (96 vs 95 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 suits raw face spin, while the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 suits aggressive groove spin.
The Callaway Mack Daddy 4 scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $50 for the TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 and $45 for the Callaway Mack Daddy 4, so the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 is also the cheaper buy.
The TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 rates higher for forgiveness (74 vs 72), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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