Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11
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 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel86
- Looks82
- Sound78
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a straight-back, straight-through stroke and want a soft-feeling, forgiving, easy-to-aim high-MOI mallet at a budget price.
You putt with an arc and want toe hang, or you want a premium-milled finish.
Pros
- Excellent feel, forgiveness and technology at a price that's hard to beat
- A soft feel that rivals putters costing twice as much - a milled SOFT face matched to the head shape
- A large, stable high-MOI mallet that's easy to aim
- Easy distance control - consistent ball speed, especially on off-centre strikes
Cons
- A face-balanced mallet - limited arc-fit, built for a straight stroke
- A value-tier finish rather than a premium-milled look
- Without the forward-CG tungsten of the Frontline line
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidA forgiving high-MOI mallet - the #11 is a large, stable mallet offering excellent forgiveness for the price, the milled SOFT face helping normalise ball speed on off-centre strikes. Good forgiveness for a value mallet.
Distance
StrongEasy distance control - the Speed Optimized Face Technology delivers consistent ball speed, making distance control noticeably easier on off-centre strikes. Good distance control for a value putter.
Workability
FairA face-balanced mallet - the #11 is a face-balanced model built for a straight-back, straight-through stroke, the line offering toe-hang models elsewhere for arc strokes. Limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
ExcellentA standout - the soft feel from the milled SOFT face rivals putters costing twice as much, with a milling pattern matched to the head shape. Excellent feel for a value putter.
Sound
StrongA soft, muted note - the milled SOFT insert gives a soft, muted note at impact. A clean, quiet putter acoustic for a value putter.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, aligned mallet - the #11 mallet has clear alignment and a confident shape at address, a tidy value-tier look. A clean, well-aligned mallet for the price.
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 putters: Full reviews, club specs - golf.com
- 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 Cleveland HB Soft 2 11 Putter Review - National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf HB Soft 2 Putter Review - Golfer Hive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11 best for?
You putt with a straight-back, straight-through stroke and want a soft-feeling, forgiving, easy-to-aim high-MOI mallet at a budget price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11?
You putt with an arc and want toe hang, or you want a premium-milled finish.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11 suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11 best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.