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 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 slight arc and want a soft-feeling, forgiving, easy-to-aim high-MOI mallet with toe hang at a budget price.
You putt with a straight stroke (pick the face-balanced #11), or you want a premium-milled finish.
Pros
- 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
- A slant neck with moderate toe hang - suits a slight-arc stroke
- Easy distance control - consistent ball speed, especially on off-centre strikes
Cons
- A value-tier finish rather than a premium-milled look
- Without the forward-CG tungsten of the Frontline line
- Straight strokers should pick the face-balanced #11 instead
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidA forgiving high-MOI mallet - the #11 head 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
SolidA slant-neck mallet for a slight arc - the 11S is the slant-neck version of the #11 mallet, with moderate toe hang to suit a slight-arc stroke, complementing the face-balanced 11 for straight strokers. Good arc-fit for the target 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, a premium soft response. 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 #11S best for?
You putt with a slight arc and want a soft-feeling, forgiving, easy-to-aim high-MOI mallet with toe hang at a budget price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S?
You putt with a straight stroke (pick the face-balanced #11), or you want a premium-milled finish.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #11S rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.