Putter · 2021
Cleveland Frontline 4.0
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 2 August 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance82
- Looks82
- Feel80
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Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-handicapper who wants a value blade with forward-CG forgiveness, consistent distance and a fast, on-line roll.
You want a soft, premium milled feel or maximum mallet forgiveness — a milled blade or a high-MOI mallet suits you better.
Pros
- Forward-CG tungsten weighting gets the ball rolling on line quickly
- Consistent distance from the SOFT milled-aluminium face
- Excellent value — premium roll tech at a budget price
Cons
- A tinny sound and lively feel off the aluminium face
- A blade offers less forgiveness than a high-MOI mallet
- Value-grade finish and materials
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGood for a blade — 47 grams of forward tungsten and a fast face keep off-centre putts rolling with more speed than most blades.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a SOFT milled-aluminium face normalises ball speed across the face, so distance control stays remarkably consistent.
Workability
FairA forward-CG blade built to roll straight and true — it releases for an arc stroke but favours a consistent, on-line putt.
Feel
StrongLively off the aluminium insert — firm and responsive rather than soft, with clear feedback on strike for a value putter.
Sound
StrongA slightly tinny note at impact — a by-product of the forward weighting, livelier and higher-pitched than a milled steel putter.
Looks at address
ExcellentA tidy value blade — a clean look with a clear sightline that sits nicely behind the ball at address.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Putter Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Putters Review — A Good Entry Level Option? | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline 4.0 Putter Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Expert Review: Cleveland Frontline 4.0 Putter | Curated
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline 4.0 Putter Review | Independent Golf Reviews
- Read the full review at Frontline 4.0 Putter — official specs | Cleveland Golf (Dunlop)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland Frontline 4.0 best for?
You're a mid-handicapper who wants a value blade with forward-CG forgiveness, consistent distance and a fast, on-line roll.
Who should avoid the Cleveland Frontline 4.0?
You want a soft, premium milled feel or maximum mallet forgiveness — a milled blade or a high-MOI mallet suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland Frontline 4.0 suitable for?
The Cleveland Frontline 4.0 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland Frontline 4.0 best at?
In our research the Cleveland Frontline 4.0 rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on workability.