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Why We Like It
- The three models cater to two stroke types (straight on the #8C and a slight arc on the #1 and #8S).
- Models also feature different style grips depending on the stroke type, specifically an oversize pistol for quieting the hands on the straight-stroke putter and a classic pistol for ease of activating the arcing stroke.
- The dense milling pattern at the center of the face becomes looser toward the heel and toe so that mis-hits receive more energy at impact for consistency across the face.
- The milling pattern matches up with each head’s relative forgiveness on off-center hits to further optimize ball speed on heel, toe and center hits.
- The 35-inch models use a 20-gram counterbalance weight under the grip to maintain a similar swing feel as the 34-inch models.
- Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps
- Models: #1, #8S, #8C. Head weights: 355, 365 grams. Lengths: 34, 35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees.
what our testers said
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Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This was surgical on short putts. Feather-light touch the closer I got to the hole. Longer putts tended to not roll as true as the shorter ones.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Sound is full-bodied and low-pitched, but loud. Easy to control distance on long putts, but no confidence on short putts because it felt too hard to keep the face square.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
A very soft-feeling putter despite no insert. Responsive and lively off the face. A little above average on short and medium putts.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Not the most fancy or expensive putter, but it can compete with the best. Easy, consistent distance made it very simple to putt the ball where I wanted.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The milling pattern is different across the face, leading to different feels and sounds. Center face is a muted click, while the toe and heel produce a high-pitched metallic sound. Ball rolled quickly off the face without bouncing or skidding much, maintained distance even on mis-hits.
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Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This was surgical on short putts. Feather-light touch the closer I got to the hole. Longer putts tended to not roll as true as the shorter ones.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Sound is full-bodied and low-pitched, but loud. Easy to control distance on long putts, but no confidence on short putts because it felt too hard to keep the face square.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
A very soft-feeling putter despite no insert. Responsive and lively off the face. A little above average on short and medium putts.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Not the most fancy or expensive putter, but it can compete with the best. Easy, consistent distance made it very simple to putt the ball where I wanted.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The milling pattern is different across the face, leading to different feels and sounds. Center face is a muted click, while the toe and heel produce a high-pitched metallic sound. Ball rolled quickly off the face without bouncing or skidding much, maintained distance even on mis-hits.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Very smooth, soft, quiet, perfectly balanced putter. Terrific on short and lag putts.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
This putter is either the greatest value in all of golf, or the others are the biggest ripoffs. This feels like a $500 putter. Feels incredible. I couldn’t sense any vibration, no matter where on the face I contacted the ball. The ball rolls so nice. Checks all the boxes.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It plays more like a mallet than a blade, which I liked. It's on the firmer side, yet it was still super easy to gauge distance. You don't have to swing it back long, either—just make the appropriate-length stroke and it'll go.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Overall, just a slightly above-average putter. The feel for distance was good but the line was often sporadic. I like the stability shaft, but it just didn't seem to work for me. The putter was a bit on the lighter side, too, which probably didn't help matters.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Cushiony but lively feeling to impact. I could just tap the ball on short putts and deliver the right amount of roll. Longer putts had more energy but same cushiony feeling.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
The neck and lie angle allowed me to keep my hands close to my body, so every setup felt the same. Love the soft feeling off the face. Not a lot of toe swing to the putter, which kept my stroke very consistent.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I like that there are a few different lines to help you align the putter. Face mIlling gives it a real softness. Not too much variation in distance control. The grips work well to match up with my stroke.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
I like the black finish and milling pattern on the face. The size of the milling is interesting visually. Stable shaft helps mitigate larger misses but I think it needs more weight in the head to give it better sound and performance. It feels awfully light for a blade putter.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
I like the intricate milling and deep grooves on the face. Impact is softer for sure—you can feel the ball wherever you hit it on the putterface. The sound changes wherever you hit it on the face, providing an immense amount of feedback. Putts roll end over end and maintain their line.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The etching on the face appeared to help the roll and get putts started on line. I really didn't have to hit it hard to get it going. Like the grip as well—fits my hands well.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Clean, contrasting lines make it easy to line up. Most of the weight is near the face, which helps put a smooth roll on the ball. Felt really good over must-make five-foot putts. Had lots of control on long putts.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Little bit larger tail on this, but it adds stability. I like the heft to it, as well. I don’t have to swing very hard. Just pick a line and it will get the ball there.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Super simple putter. Easy to line up and really good feel. Ball consistently rolls end over end. A little firmer feel off the face on longer putts.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
On short and medium putts, it has a quiet, soft sensation on the face. The ball rolls nicely with no surprises, and.holds its line really well. More of an inconsistent sound and feel off the face on longer putts.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Ball rolls nicely, even on toe and heel hits. The milling on the face looks very high quality. There is a very distinct click at impact, which I really like.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
It's a heavy putter. Works really well for a pendulum stroke, and is automatic inside 10 feet. On the other hand, it can get away from you on longer putts.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
For a putter that is a traditional blade look, it's got a shocking amount of weight in the head. It's very soft off the face, which makes it a scoring weapon on fast greens.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I like the look of the milled face and the way the ball comes off it, but I didn't like the lightness of the head. It took a lot of concentration to feel the head and not let it move off track.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Two-tone shaft is a little distracting. Same color would've been better. Effortless putter in terms of my stroke. Easy to keep the face square to the stroke. Consistent end-over-end roll throughout the length of the putt. No skipping.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
I loved the weight in the grip. Provides great balance. Speed control was excellent. I had great command of distance on short and long putts.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Short putts had a nice, pleasing clip at impact. Longer putts got much louder and firmer, maybe due to the coarse milling pattern on the face. Nice, balanced feel during the stroke and classic look.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I tried the center-shafted #8 first, but struggled on long putts. Hit the ground on my backstroke every time. Moved to the #1 and it did a really good job correcting that piece of my stroke.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The milling pattern is different across the face, leading to different feels and sounds. Center face is a muted click, while the toe and heel produce a high-pitched metallic sound. Ball rolled quickly off the face without bouncing or skidding much, maintained distance even on mis-hits.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Cushiony but lively feeling to impact. I could just tap the ball on short putts and deliver the right amount of roll. Longer putts had more energy but same cushiony feeling.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I like that there are a few different lines to help you align the putter. Face mIlling gives it a real softness. Not too much variation in distance control. The grips work well to match up with my stroke.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Super simple putter. Easy to line up and really good feel. Ball consistently rolls end over end. A little firmer feel off the face on longer putts.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I like the look of the milled face and the way the ball comes off it, but I didn't like the lightness of the head. It took a lot of concentration to feel the head and not let it move off track.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Two-tone shaft is a little distracting. Same color would've been better. Effortless putter in terms of my stroke. Easy to keep the face square to the stroke. Consistent end-over-end roll throughout the length of the putt. No skipping.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
This was surgical on short putts. Feather-light touch the closer I got to the hole. Longer putts tended to not roll as true as the shorter ones.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
A very soft-feeling putter despite no insert. Responsive and lively off the face. A little above average on short and medium putts.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Not the most fancy or expensive putter, but it can compete with the best. Easy, consistent distance made it very simple to putt the ball where I wanted.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Very smooth, soft, quiet, perfectly balanced putter. Terrific on short and lag putts.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It plays more like a mallet than a blade, which I liked. It's on the firmer side, yet it was still super easy to gauge distance. You don't have to swing it back long, either—just make the appropriate-length stroke and it'll go.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Overall, just a slightly above-average putter. The feel for distance was good but the line was often sporadic. I like the stability shaft, but it just didn't seem to work for me. The putter was a bit on the lighter side, too, which probably didn't help matters.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The etching on the face appeared to help the roll and get putts started on line. I really didn't have to hit it hard to get it going. Like the grip as well—fits my hands well.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Clean, contrasting lines make it easy to line up. Most of the weight is near the face, which helps put a smooth roll on the ball. Felt really good over must-make five-foot putts. Had lots of control on long putts.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
On short and medium putts, it has a quiet, soft sensation on the face. The ball rolls nicely with no surprises, and.holds its line really well. More of an inconsistent sound and feel off the face on longer putts.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I tried the center-shafted #8 first, but struggled on long putts. Hit the ground on my backstroke every time. Moved to the #1 and it did a really good job correcting that piece of my stroke.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Sound is full-bodied and low-pitched, but loud. Easy to control distance on long putts, but no confidence on short putts because it felt too hard to keep the face square.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
This putter is either the greatest value in all of golf, or the others are the biggest ripoffs. This feels like a $500 putter. Feels incredible. I couldn’t sense any vibration, no matter where on the face I contacted the ball. The ball rolls so nice. Checks all the boxes.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
The neck and lie angle allowed me to keep my hands close to my body, so every setup felt the same. Love the soft feeling off the face. Not a lot of toe swing to the putter, which kept my stroke very consistent.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
I like the black finish and milling pattern on the face. The size of the milling is interesting visually. Stable shaft helps mitigate larger misses but I think it needs more weight in the head to give it better sound and performance. It feels awfully light for a blade putter.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
I like the intricate milling and deep grooves on the face. Impact is softer for sure—you can feel the ball wherever you hit it on the putterface. The sound changes wherever you hit it on the face, providing an immense amount of feedback. Putts roll end over end and maintain their line.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Little bit larger tail on this, but it adds stability. I like the heft to it, as well. I don’t have to swing very hard. Just pick a line and it will get the ball there.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Ball rolls nicely, even on toe and heel hits. The milling on the face looks very high quality. There is a very distinct click at impact, which I really like.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
It's a heavy putter. Works really well for a pendulum stroke, and is automatic inside 10 feet. On the other hand, it can get away from you on longer putts.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
For a putter that is a traditional blade look, it's got a shocking amount of weight in the head. It's very soft off the face, which makes it a scoring weapon on fast greens.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
I loved the weight in the grip. Provides great balance. Speed control was excellent. I had great command of distance on short and long putts.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Short putts had a nice, pleasing clip at impact. Longer putts got much louder and firmer, maybe due to the coarse milling pattern on the face. Nice, balanced feel during the stroke and classic look.
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From the Manufacturer
Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black
The all-new HB SOFT 2 Black Putters add a premium, black satin finish and premium, multi-material UST Mamiya ALL-IN shaft to our acclaimed HB SOFT 2 lineup. Combine that with Cleveland Golf’s milled Speed Optimized Face Technology, plus a precisely fit hosel style, toe hang, alignment line, and grip, and you get consistent distance performance in a finely tuned, near-custom Putter for a practical price.
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