This has got to be the softest non-insert putter I’ve ever used, but with more reliable, resonant & consistent feedback that seems inherent with carbon steel. Having tried Answer style, TP Mills circa styles, 2-Ball, TM Spider mallets, counter-balanced, & various heavier (>330g) heads I’ve come to realize that this simple design, lower head weight, impeccable feel & balance seem to outweigh all the advancements in modern technology being pushed of late. The intimidating nature of the precision required with a swinging gate stroke induced by a 6 o’clock toe hang scared me into thinking a SBST stroke would be far more reliable & repeatable on the course. I was wrong. Truth be told, blades like this have always felt awkward since I never tested one in a shop that had the flat lie angle I need, so alignment was blown. I picked up a 2nd hand “Designed by” in a bargain barrel for under $30 and had the loft and lie adjusted before I left. The loft that provided the truest roll for me was ~4.5…but the lie adjustment made the greatest impact in release & line. The end result was a putter that feels more natural & dependable than any putter I’ve ever tried, especially on long distance lagging. I highly recommend this putter to anyone like me, who has tried everything, but continued to lacked confidence with the flatstick. Get back to basics, trust your instincts & natural intuition, & have one of these fitted to your loft & lie. Considering how cheaply they can be had 2nd hand, it’s more than worth a try.

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Great putter. I really like the weight, and feedback. I'd say it has one of the most buttery feeling sweet spots I've ever tried. Don't think I'll be able to go back to a perimeter weighted design ever again. You should really give it a try if you can find one used for cheap.

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If a golfer is looking to play a heel shafted blade putter, look no further than the cleveland. Excellant feel, nice set up and fairly reasonable pricewise. Cleveland is an excellant golf company when it comes to any aspect of the short game.

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They're very nice people to deal with.

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Wilson, tommy armour, ram wizard 600, cobra

With this putter my lag-putting's gotten so much better. My buddies even commented on it. Classic design and feel make this one a keeper!

I bought this putter circa 1994 when I was a 6 handicap high school golfer. I had used several different putters previously, including a Ram Zebra and Titliest Bullseye, but knew the second i tried this putter at the golf store that this was going to be the putter for me. The balance is perfect, and feel is always true. It doesn't have all of the high-tech features like a milled face, or 2/3 ball alignment aids, but decades of great puuters can't be wrong. They've all used a smiliar style blade. It seems as if this puuter was actually made by Cleveland for several years under a few different names. I bought mine in 1994 and it says, "designed by Ben Crenshaw" on the bottom. In 1995, Corey Pavin used this putter during his win at the US Open. At the time, Corey Pavin was a Cleveland golfer and this putter was subsequently re-released with the words, "designed by Corey Pavin" on the bottom.
During college I gave up playing, but have recently been re-energized. I still have my classic blade, but would love to get a new one....if you find one of these hang onto it. You won't regret it.

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Never had to deal with them.

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I played the Cleveland for a couple years and then switched to the Wilson 8802 (another blade style). I thought the forged blade of the Wilson would have a better feel. I was wrong. I get better feedback from the Cleveland. The Cleveland also seems to set up more easily and squarely behind the ball. The Wilson seemed to want to "toe in" when resting on the ground.
The benefit of a blade putter is feel. Not just for distance but also for getting a sense of how the club head is oriented during the stroke. The toe heavy design makes it easier to sense when the putter head is off line. I've tried every blade model I seen in golf stores and the Cleveland is the best of the blades.

This is an extremely good putter with great feel and a nice elegant,classic design.I would recommend this putter for a player who relies on feel as opposed to someone who uses guides or lines on the putterhead to line up putts.

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