Putter · 2022
Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0
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
- Looks85
- Feel84
- Distance83
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a forgiving Anser-style blade with forward-CG accuracy, a soft muted feel and adjustable sole weights for counterbalancing, at a value price.
You want maximum mallet forgiveness or the softest premium milled feel — a high-MOI mallet or a milled blade suits you better.
Pros
- Notably more forgiving than most blades — forward CG plus adjustable weights
- A soft, muted feel — a big improvement over the original Frontline
- Counterbalance-ready sole weights and premium value
Cons
- Still a blade — less forgiving than a high-MOI mallet
- No weight kit supplied for the adjustable sole
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongNotably forgiving for a blade — forward tungsten weighting and adjustable sole weights steady off-centre putts far better than most blades.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a milled SOFT face normalises ball speed across the face, so distance control stays consistent and dependable.
Workability
FairWorkable for the class — a slim Anser-style blade releases for an arc stroke while forward CG keeps it tracking on line.
Feel
ExcellentSoft and mid-soft off the milled tungsten face — a much more muted, refined feel than the tinny original Frontline.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, muted note at impact — Cleveland's face tech quiets the aluminium, a clear upgrade over the original's tinny sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and premium — a slim Anser-style blade that frames the ball tidily with a clear sightline for easy aim.
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 Elite 1.0 Putter Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Elite Putter Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Member Reviews: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters Review | The Golf Guide (TGW)
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Elite Cero Putter Review | Golfmagic
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Elite Rho Putter Review | National Club Golfer
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 best for?
You want a forgiving Anser-style blade with forward-CG accuracy, a soft muted feel and adjustable sole weights for counterbalancing, at a value price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0?
You want maximum mallet forgiveness or the softest premium milled feel — a high-MOI mallet or a milled blade suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 suitable for?
The Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 best at?
In our research the Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on workability.