A head-to-head look at two of the top putters in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
2021 Putters
2025 Putters
The Cleveland HB Soft Premier and the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025 are dead even on overall Every18 score (97 each), so the decision comes down to how they differ underneath. The Cleveland HB Soft Premier is both the cheaper buy (about $165 used vs $330) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025 is the more forgiving putters, while the Cleveland HB Soft Premier is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the Cleveland HB Soft Premier if you fit its profile (soft face value); choose the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025 if you lean toward feel and roll.
| Metric | Cleveland HB Soft Premier | Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 | 97 |
| Forgiveness | 70 | 87 ✓ |
| Speed | 81 ✓ | 77 |
| Feel | 76 | 92 ✓ |
| Value rating | 92 ✓ | 85 |
| Est. used price | $165 ✓ | $330 |
| Value index | 247 ✓ | 123 |
| Launch | Start line | Start line |
| Spin | Feedback | Feedback |
| Fit profile | Soft face value | Feel and roll |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
The two are level on overall Every18 score (97 out of 100), so neither is clearly "better." The Cleveland HB Soft Premier suits soft face value, while the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025 suits feel and roll.
The Cleveland HB Soft Premier scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $165 for the Cleveland HB Soft Premier and $330 for the Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025, so the Cleveland HB Soft Premier is also the cheaper buy.
The Bettinardi Studio Stock 2025 rates higher for forgiveness (87 vs 70), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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