Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11 Mens Right Hand Putter

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As mentioned earlier, the putter heads themselves in both the standard and premium lines are exactly the same. The most obvious difference is cosmetic. By milling the portions that would normally have some casting inconsistencies, we can ensure the precision and premium finishing you’d typically only find in a milled putter.” As with the TFI 2135 series, each putter head in the Huntington Beach SOFT line will feature unique face milling, based on those MOI and CG properties. The milling pattern on the #11, for example, is different than the milling pattern on the #6, which is different than the milling pattern on the #1. The higher MOI models – specifically the mallets – feature a more gradual milling, while the lower MOI blades have a more aggressive pattern. Moving on.. I've been petitioning for MGS and Ralph Maltby to get together for a little while now. I'm currently playing 3 different models that I feel could all make a best wanted top candidate. DBM Irons, TS-1 irons, and TSW Wedges. I've concluded that there has to be more of a reason than no reason. One would think that the whole foundation upon which MGS is built on would only welcome the opportunity to showcase what Maltby is about. Cleveland’s Huntington Beach putter line has been a decent performer in MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted Testing, including a Top-5 finish in 2017. Along with Wilson’s Infinite putter line and the original Tommy Armours, they’ve offered top-notch value.

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The 304 stainless used in these putters is confirmed to be about 50% softer than the 17-4 stainless that was used in the past. A softer feel on a putter head can help if you are playing on faster greens and need a bit of finesse on shorter putts. But the point of the Cleveland HB SOFT Milled putter line is affordable innovation. With each iteration, the HB line has added a meaningful tech twist. The price has inched up each go-round, too, but that’s a separate story. It must be some of the proportions that had me convinced from the start that the Huntington Beach 4 was longer heel to toe than other similar models. That turned out to not be the case, but it does have a generous sweet spot. With a 345 gram head weight, I was able to put a confident, flowing stroke on both long and short putts. Cleveland Golf claims that the deep face grooves “increase friction for a truer, more consistent roll.” Very true – my putts started tumbling end over end immediately. ConclusionOur brand name isn’t really set up to compete against a Bettinardi or a Scotty Cameron,” says Zach Oakley, Brand Manager for Cleveland Golf. “So our philosophy is a little bit different. We take a product that’s similar for the most part and target a different market segment.” When it comes to putters, you have three distinct groups: the it’s all about looks and feel crowd, the it’s Scotty (or Betti) or bust crowd, and the those fancy putters won’t make you putt better, plus they’re too damned expensive crowd. The Premium line features three blades and five mallets with varying toe hang and hosel options, each with the appropriate fit-for-stroke grip. Maltby/Wishon/Hireko/Giga, etc, doesn't need or want the publicity this something like this could bring.

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Cleveland’s stance is that any of its putters will perform just as well as your Scotty, your Edel, your Bettinardi or any big-dollar boutique brand you can name, and do it at a fraction of the cost. If you’re in sales and marketing, that’s both a blessing and curse. From a “volume of offering” standpoint, that would be an emphatic yes. Cleveland considers the HB SOFT Milled line to be an extension of the existing Huntington Beach SOFT putter family. And the innovative Frontline series is still current but is being discounted, which is a sign that it’s due for an update. Cleveland's proprietary Speed Optimized Face Technology, found within the Huntington Beach Premier line, normalizes ball speed across the face of the putter. A unique milling pattern on each putter produces consistent speed, and consistent distance, even when you strike your putts off-centre.

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Other putter technologies form Cleveland include their TFi (True Feel Innovation). Putters in this range feature a face which combines a Milled Infused Face Cap over a Copolymer Insert for the ultimate in feel and consistency across the face. But, as we said earlier, Cleveland is giving you lots of choices with some pretty innovative technology. And for what it’s worth, you might want to look at what’s going down. Cleveland HB SOFT Milled Putters: Specs, Price and Availability Certainly looks and feel are among the things you need to consider,” he says. “You need to be committed to the putter you’re playing. It might not be the best setup for you, and you might be missing out on some cool face technologies, but you need to feel confident.”

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When golfers are trying the putter at the store, the feel and weighting will go hand in hand,” says Schielke. “It can be hard to evaluate a putter head if the grip is so different from what you’re used to. Having both options at the store for people to try will help golfers appreciate the putter and the technology even more.” We want) to clearly communicate our stroke-type story and get players into the shaft, shaft, grip and alignment that is the proper fit for their game,” says Shultz. “We believe there’s a hole in the market when it comes to simple putter fitting. We’re doing our best to make our story clear and to take the guesswork out of the process.” If you’re a member of groups 3 or 4, Cleveland Golf’s recent release of the Huntington Beach SOFT putter line might just make you want to Twist and Shout like Ferris Bueller. If you’re a proud, card-carrying member of groups 1 or 2, well, ignore technology at your own peril, and if the SOFT line isn’t expensive enough for you, well, Cleveland is sorry. It’s pretty easy to execute and is pretty cost-effective for golfers,” says Schielke. “Within 30 seconds to a minute, you can personalize your paint-fill colors. It’s a pretty simple way to make the putter more your own.”

Ensuring consistent speed control and distance performance, Cleveland's proprietary Speed Optimized Face Technology normalizes ball speed across the entire face of the putter, even on off-center putts.