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.
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The Cleveland HB Soft Premier and the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh 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 TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh 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 TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh if you lean toward mallet stability.
| Metric | Cleveland HB Soft Premier | TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 | 97 |
| Forgiveness | 70 | 85 ✓ |
| Speed | 81 ✓ | 79 |
| Feel | 76 ✓ | 69 |
| Value rating | 92 ✓ | 77 |
| Est. used price | $165 ✓ | $330 |
| Value index | 247 ✓ | 123 |
| Launch | Start line | Mid to high |
| Spin | Feedback | Mid |
| Fit profile | Soft face value | Mallet stability |
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 TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh suits mallet stability.
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 TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh, so the Cleveland HB Soft Premier is also the cheaper buy.
The TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh rates higher for forgiveness (85 vs 70), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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