Putter · 2022
Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM
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
- Distance85
- Feel85
- Sound84
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You use a broomstick stroke and want an ultra-stable long putter with a forgiving fang-mallet head, a very soft feel and excellent distance control at value.
You use a conventional-length putter or an arc stroke — a standard-length blade or mallet suits you better.
Pros
- An ultra-stable broomstick stroke — limits wrist movement for consistency
- A very soft milled SOFT face with excellent distance control on long putts
- The forgiving #11 fang-mallet head, at outstanding value
Cons
- A niche long putter — only for a straight-back broomstick stroke
- No shot-shaping — a dead-straight pendulum only
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentVery forgiving — a high-MOI fang-mallet head plus the broomstick's ultra-stable stroke keep off-centre putts steady and on line.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — the milled SOFT face and a stable broomstick stroke give a soft, consistent roll with excellent distance control on long putts.
Workability
ModestA broomstick long putter built for a dead-straight pendulum — it removes wrist action entirely, with no shot-shaping at all.
Feel
ExcellentA soft feel — the milled SOFT face stays very soft, though the long broomstick shaft dampens some feedback through the hands.
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
ExcellentA clean fang-mallet head — tidy with clear alignment, though the long broomstick setup is a niche, specialised look.
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 Putter Review — Group Test | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Putters | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 11C Putter Review | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 11C Broomstick Putter — specs | Puetz Golf
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft 2 Putter Review | Golfer Hive
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM best for?
You use a broomstick stroke and want an ultra-stable long putter with a forgiving fang-mallet head, a very soft feel and excellent distance control at value.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM?
You use a conventional-length putter or an arc stroke — a standard-length blade or mallet suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft 2 BROOM rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.