Putter · 2022
Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO
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
- Looks88
- Forgiveness86
- Distance84
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Rated highest for looks and forgiveness; its softest dimension is workability.
You want the most forgiving Frontline — a max-MOI mallet with forward CG, rear corner weighting, excellent alignment and a soft feel at a value price.
You have a strong-arc stroke or want a premium milled feel — a slight-arc blade or a milled putter suits you better.
Pros
- Maximum forgiveness — forward CG plus rear corner-wing weighting
- Excellent 2135 alignment, especially the double-white-line version
- A soft feel from the tungsten insert, at a value price
Cons
- A face-balanced mallet offers little for an arc stroke
- No weight kit supplied for the adjustable sole
- Value-grade finish
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentThe most forgiving Frontline — forward-CG tungsten plus rear corner-wing weighting pushes MOI high, steadying off-centre putts and cutting face twist.
Distance
ExcellentA highlight — a milled SOFT face and forward CG give a pure roll and normalise ball speed for consistent distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced high-MOI mallet built for a straight-back stroke — it rolls the ball dead straight, not made to shape a putt.
Feel
ExcellentQuite soft off the tungsten grooved insert — the refined Elite feel, muted and clean rather than the tinny original Frontline.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, muted note at impact — Cleveland's Elite face tech quiets the aluminium for a clean, refined putting sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentExcellent alignment — raised 2135 lines, best in the double-white-line version, centre the ball whether or not your eyes are over it.
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 Rho 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 RHO Putter Review | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO Single Bend Putter Review | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters Review | The Golf Guide (TGW)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO best for?
You want the most forgiving Frontline — a max-MOI mallet with forward CG, rear corner weighting, excellent alignment and a soft feel at a value price.
Who should avoid the Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO?
You have a strong-arc stroke or want a premium milled feel — a slight-arc blade or a milled putter suits you better.
What handicap is the Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO suitable for?
The Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO best at?
In our research the Cleveland Frontline Elite RHO rates highest for forgiveness and looks at address, and is softest on workability.