Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C
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
- Looks85
- Distance84
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a straight-back stroke and want a forgiving, face-balanced value mallet with a very soft milled face and clean centre-shaft alignment.
You have an arc stroke or want maximum mallet forgiveness — a slight-arc blade or a full-size high-MOI mallet suits you better.
Pros
- A forgiving, face-balanced compact mallet with a very soft feel
- Excellent distance control from the milled SOFT face
- A clean centre-shaft alignment at outstanding value
Cons
- A face-balanced mallet offers little for an arc stroke
- A compact mallet — less MOI than a full-size mallet
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGood — a compact face-balanced mallet with a milled SOFT face steadies off-centre putts well beyond the Huntington Beach blades.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — the milled SOFT face normalises ball speed across the face for a very soft, responsive roll and dependable distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced centre-shaft mallet built for a straight-back stroke — it rolls the ball dead straight, not made to shape a putt.
Feel
ExcellentA signature soft feel — the milled SOFT face is very soft yet responsive, especially rewarding through the centre-shaft design.
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 compact — a tidy mallet with a clear leading edge and centre-shaft alignment that frames the ball simply at address.
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 Milled 10.5C Putter Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Putters | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 Putter Review — SOFT Face Technology | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf HB Soft 2 8S Putter Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf HB Soft 2 Black 15 Putter Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Putters Review | The Hackers Paradise
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C best for?
You have a straight-back stroke and want a forgiving, face-balanced value mallet with a very soft milled face and clean centre-shaft alignment.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C?
You have an arc stroke or want maximum mallet forgiveness — a slight-arc blade or a full-size high-MOI mallet suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #10.5C rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on workability.