Putter · 2024
Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1
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
- Looks88
- Sound87
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a slight-arc stroke and want a premium, fully-milled Anser blade with the softest milled feel and a dark, glare-free finish at value.
You want maximum mallet forgiveness or boutique tour milling — a high-MOI mallet or a premium milled blade suits you better.
Pros
- An exceptionally soft, fully-milled feel — the softest milled putter on centre
- A premium dark, glare-free finish over the standard Milled line
- Excellent distance control and a true roll at a value price
Cons
- A classic blade — less forgiving than a mallet
- The premium finish is the main upgrade over the Milled line
- Still a value line — not boutique tour milling
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidGood for a classic blade — a fully-milled SOFT face and heel-toe balance steady off-centre putts better than a plain traditional blade.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a fully-milled SOFT face normalises ball speed across the face for a soft roll and dependable distance control.
Workability
SolidA classic Anser blade with a plumber's neck and moderate toe hang — it releases well for a slight-arc stroke.
Feel
ExcellentExceptionally soft — the fully CNC-milled 304 stainless head is the softest milled putter on a centre strike.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, clean note at impact — full milling gives a refined, quiet sound to match the exceptionally soft feel.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and premium — a dark, glare-free finish over a matte top and a fully-milled Anser blade that frames the ball beautifully.
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 Putter Review — SOFT Face Technology | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT Milled & Premier Putters | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB Soft Milled Blade Putter Review | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT Milled Putters Review (10 Models) | Golf Reviews Guide
- Read the full review at Cleveland Golf HB Soft Milled Putter Review | Driving Range Heroes
- Read the full review at Cleveland HB SOFT Milled Putter — specs | Wide World of Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1 best for?
You have a slight-arc stroke and want a premium, fully-milled Anser blade with the softest milled feel and a dark, glare-free finish at value.
Who should avoid the Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1?
You want maximum mallet forgiveness or boutique tour milling — a high-MOI mallet or a premium milled blade suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1 suitable for?
The Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1 best at?
In our research the Cleveland HB Soft Premier 1 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.