Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C
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
- Distance84
- Sound84
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Rated highest for feel and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a straight-back stroke and want a classic, soft-feeling milled blade with a centre shaft and excellent distance control at outstanding value.
You have an arc stroke or want maximum mallet forgiveness — a toe-hang blade or a high-MOI mallet suits you better.
Pros
- A very soft, Scotty-comparable milled SOFT face at a fraction of the cost
- Excellent distance control — variable groove density preserves mishit speed
- A face-balanced centre shaft for a straight-back stroke
Cons
- A blade — less forgiving than a mallet
- A centre shaft suits a straight stroke, not an arc
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidGood for a blade — a milled SOFT face and centre-shafted balance steady off-centre putts a touch beyond a classic toe-hang blade.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a milled SOFT face with variable groove density preserves ball speed for a very soft roll and dependable distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced, centre-shafted blade built for a straight-back stroke — it rolls the ball on line, not made to shape a putt.
Feel
ExcellentA signature soft feel — the milled 304 stainless SOFT face rivals a Scotty Cameron for softness at a fraction of the cost.
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 classic — a tidy blade with a centre shaft and a single alignment line 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 2 Putter Review — SOFT Face Technology | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 Blade Putter Review — Group Test | MyGolfSpy
- 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 Putter Review | Golfer Hive
- Read the full review at HB SOFT 2 Putter — Model 8C — official specs | Cleveland Golf (Dunlop)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C best for?
You have a straight-back stroke and want a classic, soft-feeling milled blade with a centre shaft and excellent distance control at outstanding value.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C?
You have an arc stroke or want maximum mallet forgiveness — a toe-hang blade or a high-MOI mallet suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8C rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on workability.