Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 2 August 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel86
- Distance84
- Sound84
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Rated highest for feel and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a slight-arc stroke and want a classic, soft-feeling milled blade with excellent distance control and outstanding value.
You want maximum mallet forgiveness or premium milled craftsmanship — a high-MOI mallet or a boutique milled blade suits you better.
Pros
- A very soft, responsive milled SOFT face — one of the best-feeling value blades
- Excellent distance control — among the best blades from long range
- Outstanding value at about half the price of premium putters
Cons
- A classic blade — less forgiving than a mallet
- No forward-CG or adjustable tech like the Frontline
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidGood for a classic blade — a milled SOFT face and heel-toe balance steady off-centre putts better than a plain traditional blade.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a milled SOFT face gives a very soft, responsive roll and dependable distance control, among the best blades from range.
Workability
SolidA classic Anser blade with a plumber's neck and moderate toe hang — it releases well for a slight or stronger arc stroke.
Feel
ExcellentA signature soft feel — the milled SOFT face is very soft yet responsive, one of the best-feeling putters at any value price.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, quiet note at impact — the milled SOFT face gives a muted, pleasant sound to match the very soft feel.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and classic — a traditional Anser blade with a single alignment line that sits familiar and tidy behind the ball.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Model 1 Putter Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1 Putter Review | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Putters | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf HB Soft 2 8S Putter Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at HB SOFT 2 Putter — Model 1 — official specs | Cleveland Golf (Dunlop)
- Read the full review at Tested & Reviewed: Cleveland Huntington Beach Putter | Golflink
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1 best for?
You have a slight-arc stroke and want a classic, soft-feeling milled blade with excellent distance control and outstanding value.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1?
You want maximum mallet forgiveness or premium milled craftsmanship — a high-MOI mallet or a boutique milled blade suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1 suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1 best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #1 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on workability.