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Cleveland Golf HB SOFT 2 Black Model 1
Cleveland says the Model 1 is “the most traditional shape of all the HB SOFT 2 Black Putters.”
Evidence: Research-based
The short version
A putter for a slight arc.
$199.99 new, from $142.99 used.
Buy it if
- Your stroke has a slight arcCleveland Golf lists it for a “Slight arc” stroke.
- You prefer a bladeCleveland Golf lists the head shape as “Blade”.
- Your budget is up to $250$199.99 new at TGW.
Skip it if
- You prefer a malletCleveland Golf lists the head shape as “Blade”, not a mallet.
Look at instead
- This one, used$142.99The lowest used price we found, at 2nd Swing Golf.
- Fits the same golfer, at the same price.
- Fits the same golfer, for $27 more.
Specifications
5 of the 5 fields we checked are published by Cleveland Golf.
| Specification | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Head shape | BladeCleveland: “a classic blade design.” | Evidence: Verified |
| Maker’s stroke fit | Slight arcCleveland: Model 1 is “best suited for a slight arc stroke.” Cleveland publishes no toe-hang figure. | Evidence: Verified |
| Lengths | 34", 35"Stock lengths; custom builds list 32" to 36". | Evidence: Verified |
| Neck | Plumber’s neck hosel | Evidence: Verified |
| Face | Milled Speed Optimized Face Technology | Evidence: Verified |
Used prices
The lowest-priced used listing we found at each retailer, with the condition grade the retailer gives it. At our last checks, the lowest used price was $57 less than the lowest new price. Configurations can differ, so check the listing matches what you want.
- 2nd Swing Golf$142.99Above Average · 9.0 right-handed, 33.75-inch, graphite shaft
Used listings sell quickly and each one is a single club or set, so the listing we saw may be gone. Each retailer defines its condition grades in its own way. What the grades mean and more used listings.
What Cleveland Golf claims
Cleveland Golf’s own statements about the HB SOFT 2 Black Model 1, each with its source.
Value
Cleveland describes the HB SOFT 2 Black line as “a finely tuned, near-custom Putter for a practical price.”
Evidence: Verified
Alternatives
First, the putters whose makers describe them for the same golfer. Then the other putters we have researched, placed by the price we last saw: the five nearest in price in each group.
A slight arc
Price checks
What it has cost, store by store
7 checks · 2 stores
- Lowest new now
- $199.99
- At TGW
- Maker’s list price
- $199.99
- Selling at list
- Lowest used
- $142.99
- Above Average · 2nd Swing Golf
- Deal check
- Day 33 of 60
- Deal calls start after 60 days of its own prices
Latest at each store
TGW
$199.99New
Same as our first check
Lowest new
2nd Swing Golf
$142.99Used · Above Average
Same as our first check
Every check (7)
| Checked | Store | Condition | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | 2nd Swing Golf | Used · Above Average | In stock | $142.99 |
| Nov 9 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Nov 2 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Oct 19 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Oct 12 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
| Oct 9 | 2nd Swing Golf | Used · Above Average | In stock | $142.99 |
| Oct 9 | TGW | New | In stock | $199.99 |
Evidence ledger
Where the information on this page came from, when it was read, and how firmly it is established.
- Evidence: Verified
Cleveland publishes the HB SOFT 2 Black Model 1 head design, hosel, stroke fit, face technology, stock lengths and list price.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.