ClevelandCleveland HB SOFT Milled 8
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Check price at ClevelandThe Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 is a blade putter. Its balance is face balanced, which suits a straight-back, straight-through stroke. Cleveland publishes “Face Balanced” in its “Toe Hang” field; Stymie preserves that notation instead of converting it into degrees. It is built with 3° of loft, a 70° lie angle, a 370 g head. The HB SOFT Milled 8 uses a milled face, a single bend. It is offered in 34", 35" lengths. Alignment is handled by high-contrast, three-line alignment. Manufacturer list price is $200. Every spec above was read from Cleveland's own product page on us.dunlopsports.com; anything that page does not publish is left blank here rather than filled in.
Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 specifications
13 of 17 specs published by Cleveland
| Balance category | Face balanced |
|---|---|
| Toe hang (degrees) | Not published in degrees |
| Manufacturer notation | Face Balanced (Cleveland's "Toe Hang") |
| Suits stroke | Straight back, straight through |
| Head shape | Blade |
| Neck / hosel | Single bend |
| Face | Milled |
| Insert material | — |
| Head material | — |
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 70° |
| Lengths | 34", 35" |
| Head weight | 370 g |
| Adjustable weights | No |
| Alignment aid | high-contrast, three-line alignment |
| MSRP | $199.99 |
| Released | — |
Where these specs come from. Every figure above was read from Cleveland's official product page on us.dunlopsports.com , except toe hang, amazon asin, lie degrees, loft degrees, head weight g, hero image url, toe hang degrees, lengths available, adjustable weights, amazon asin parked, which came from a different Cleveland page. A dash in the table means Cleveland does not publish that figure — Stymie leaves it blank instead of estimating. The balance shown is stated by the manufacturer.
Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 — frequently asked
What is the toe hang of the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8?
Cleveland publishes “Face Balanced” for the HB SOFT Milled 8 under “Toe Hang.” Stymie lists its comparable balance category as face balanced, which suits a straight-back, straight-through stroke. The published wording is kept separate because it is not a degree figure.
What are the loft and lie of the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8?
The Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 has 3° of loft and a 70° lie angle. Both figures come from Cleveland's published specification for the stock build; a fitter can bend most putters a degree or two either way.
What lengths does the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 come in?
Cleveland lists the HB SOFT Milled 8 in 34", 35". Standard length for most adult golfers is 34"; going shorter tends to help players who set up with their eyes inside the ball.
How heavy is the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 head?
The Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 has a 370 gram head as published by Cleveland. Heavier heads generally favour slower, smoother strokes and faster greens.
Does the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 have a milled face or an insert?
The Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 uses a milled face. Milled faces generally feel and sound firmer at impact; inserts damp the strike and feel softer.
How much does the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled 8 cost?
Cleveland lists the HB SOFT Milled 8 at $200. Street price moves; check a retailer for what it is actually selling for today.
Other Cleveland putters
Other face balanced putters
Same balance, so they suit the same stroke — straight back, straight through.