Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S
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
- Looks86
- Distance84
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a slight-arc stroke and want a forgiving, high-MOI fang mallet with a slant neck, a very soft feel and excellent long-putt distance control at a value price.
You have a straight-back stroke or a strong arc — the face-balanced 11C or a stronger-arc blade suits you better.
Pros
- A forgiving fang mallet — the standout HB Soft shape — with a slant neck for arc strokes
- Excellent distance control, especially on long putts
- A very soft milled feel at outstanding value
Cons
- Built for a slight-arc stroke — not for a straight-back stroke or a strong arc
- A big fang mallet won't suit blade purists
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentThe most forgiving Huntington Beach — a fang mallet with a milled SOFT face gives plenty of stability across the whole face.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — the milled SOFT face normalises ball speed for a soft, responsive roll and distance control that shines on long putts.
Workability
ModestA slant-neck fang mallet with toe hang — it releases for a slight-arc stroke while the high-MOI head keeps it on line.
Feel
ExcellentA signature soft feel — the milled SOFT face is very soft yet responsive, among the best-feeling value mallets on the market.
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 modern — a tidy fang mallet, the standout shape of the line, that frames the ball well for easy alignment.
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 | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Putter Review — SOFT Face Technology | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 Putter Review — Group Test | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 Model 11 Putter Review | Golfmagic
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 11 Putter Review | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 Model 11 Putter Review | Golfer Hive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S best for?
You have a slight-arc stroke and want a forgiving, high-MOI fang mallet with a slant neck, a very soft feel and excellent long-putt distance control at a value price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S?
You have a straight-back stroke or a strong arc — the face-balanced 11C or a stronger-arc blade suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on workability.