- Compact #8 blade design offers clean traditional visuals
- Slant neck hosel ("S") creates slight toe hang for arc strokes
- Premium Black Satin finish reduces glare at address
- Speed Optimized Face Technology (SOFT) improves distance consistency
- Precision milling provides soft, responsive impact feel
- Compact blade profile preferred by feel-driven golfers
- Premium UST Mamiya ALL-IN shaft improves stability and feedback
- Enhanced perimeter weighting improves forgiveness for a blade design
- Clean alignment line promotes confidence at setup
- Outstanding value compared to premium boutique blades
The Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black #8S RH 35 is designed for golfers who prefer the clean look and natural feel of a traditional blade putter, but still want modern forgiveness and technology built into the design.
The defining feature is the slant neck hosel, which introduces slight toe hang and allows the putter face to rotate naturally through impact. This makes the #8S ideal for golfers with:
- Slight-to-moderate arc strokes
- Feel-driven putting motions
- Players who dislike fully face-balanced putters
Compared to larger mallets, the #8S offers a far more compact and traditional appearance behind the ball. However, Cleveland has still incorporated subtle perimeter weighting to improve stability and forgiveness compared to classic old-school blades.
A major technology feature is Cleveland's Speed Optimized Face Technology (SOFT). Instead of using identical milling across the face, Cleveland varies the groove pattern to help maintain more consistent ball speeds on heel and toe strikes. This improves:
- Distance consistency
- Roll predictability
- Forgiveness on slight mishits
The Black Satin finish gives the putter a much more premium appearance than most putters in this price category. It also significantly reduces glare, especially in bright conditions.
Another major upgrade in the Black series is the inclusion of the UST Mamiya ALL-IN shaft, which combines steel and advanced materials to improve overall stability and feel during the stroke.
At 35 inches, the putter suits a traditional setup and offers balanced weighting that appeals strongly to golfers moving from classic blades into more forgiving modern designs.
What makes the #8S particularly appealing is that it sits between:
- Traditional blades
- Compact modern mallets
You still get the feedback and control of a blade, but with noticeably more forgiveness than older milled putters.
What's in the box
1 x Putter
