Putter · 2023
Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11
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
- Feel89
- Sound87
- Looks87
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a straight-back stroke and want an exceptionally soft, fully-milled high-MOI fang mallet with a clean premium finish at a value price.
You have an arc stroke or want boutique tour milling — a slant-neck blade or a premium milled putter suits you better.
Pros
- Exceptionally soft — reportedly softer than most milled putters
- A premium, fully CNC-milled 304 stainless head with clean lines
- High-MOI fang-mallet forgiveness and a consistent roll, at a value price
Cons
- A face-balanced fang mallet offers little for an arc stroke
- Milled premium pricing over the HB Soft 2 insert models
- Still a value line — not boutique tour milling
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentA forgiving high-MOI fang mallet — the fully-milled SOFT face and a stable head hold off-centre putts steady and on line.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a fully-milled SOFT face normalises ball speed across the face for a soft, consistent roll and dependable distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced high-MOI fang mallet built for a straight-back stroke — it rolls the ball dead straight, not made to shape a putt.
Feel
ExcellentExceptionally soft — a head fully CNC-milled from soft 304 stainless gives a feel softer than most milled putters on centre.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, clean note at impact — full milling of the face and back gives a refined, quiet sound to match the soft feel.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and premium — fully milled lines and a refined finish frame the ball beautifully, a clear step up from the HB Soft 2.
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 Milled Putter Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT Milled Putters | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT Milled Putters Review (10 Models) | Golf Reviews Guide
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft Milled Putter Review | GolfBlogger
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft Milled Putters Review | The Golf Guide (TGW)
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf HB Soft Milled Putter Review | Driving Range Heroes
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11 best for?
You have a straight-back stroke and want an exceptionally soft, fully-milled high-MOI fang mallet with a clean premium finish at a value price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11?
You have an arc stroke or want boutique tour milling — a slant-neck blade or a premium milled putter suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11 suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11 best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft Milled 11 rates highest for feel and sound, and is softest on workability.