Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 #4
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
- Looks80
- Sound78
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You putt with a slight arc and want a soft-feeling, wider, more stable blade with easy distance control at a budget price.
You want maximum forgiveness from a mallet, or 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 wider-bodied blade - more stable than a thin traditional blade
- A toe-hang model - suits a slight-arc stroke
- Easy distance control - consistent ball speed, especially on off-centre strikes
Cons
- Still a blade - less forgiving than a mallet
- A value-tier finish rather than a premium-milled look
- Without the forward-CG tungsten of the Frontline line
By dimension
Forgiveness
FairA wide-bodied blade - the #4 is a wider-bodied blade, more stable than a thin traditional blade, the milled SOFT face helping normalise ball speed on off-centre strikes. Modest, if better-than-blade, forgiveness for a value putter.
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 toe-hang blade for a slight arc - the #4 is a toe-hang model, suited to a slight-arc stroke, the line also offering face-balanced models for straight strokes. 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
StrongA clean, wider blade - the #4 is a clean, wider-bodied blade with a tidy shape at address, a value-tier finish. A clean, well-balanced wide blade 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 #4 best for?
You putt with a slight arc and want a soft-feeling, wider, more stable blade with easy distance control at a budget price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #4?
You want maximum forgiveness from a mallet, or a premium-milled finish.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #4 suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #4 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #4 best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #4 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.