Equipment
Cleveland introduces new Black Satin finish for HB Soft 2 putter models
Cleveland Golf has today unveiled its new Black Satin finish for the renowned HB Soft 2 putter models.
The long-lasting, low-glare finish, combined with the UST Mamiya All-In shaft is designed to provide golfers with a superior putting experience and an elevated look on the greens.
“In addition to the new Black Satin finish, HB SOFT 2 Black Putters feature the UST ALL-IN shaft. It’s a multi-material shaft that combines half carbon fiber and half steel for more stability, control, and feel. Due to its makeup, the stronger shaft helps improve balance during the stroke and syncs with other HB Soft 2 technologies for better consistency on the greens.” – Jacob Lambeth, Research Engineering Supervisor at Cleveland Golf
A mainstay in Cleveland Golf’s Putter discography, the HB Soft 2 Black features Speed Optimized Face Technology (Soft). Soft incorporates densely grouped groove lines that gradually expand from the center of the face towards the heel and toe, with each HB Soft 2 Black model getting a distinct groove pattern that is optimally aligned with its specific head shape’s center of gravity, MOI, and weighting profile.
This strategic design balances the energy transfer across the entire striking area, in design for enhanced distance control across the entire face.
With nine different HB Soft 2 Black models available, golfers can choose which model best suits their stroke type and preference. Whether a player is seeking a face-balanced model for a straight stroke type or a moderate toe hang model for a slight arc stroke, Cleveland Golf has ensured each putter is properly built to maximize performance.
Additional Features
- UST Mamiya ALL-IN Shaft: UST Mamiya ALL-IN shafts feature advanced stability and the feel of a multi-material shaft. Their optimally balanced designs use high-tensile carbon fiber and proprietary nanoalloys to add stiffness, strength, and consistency.
- Consistent Swing Feel: To ensure each HB Soft 2 Black model has a consistent swing feel, no matter the shaft length chosen, a 20g weight is included within the butt end of the shaft on all models 35” and over.
Availability & Pricing
HB Soft 2 Black: $199.99
At Retail: January 17, 2025
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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