Equipment
Cleveland extending Frontline putter series with new models for 2021
Last year, Cleveland introduced the Frontline series of putters, which feature a modern weighting system that brings the center of gravity more forward in the head in order to increase stability and create a better role.
Based on the success of the line, Cleveland is expanding the series in 2021 to include six new models, which brings the total number of options to 13, making it one of the most comprehensive putter lines in golf.
The new putters are designed to expand the fitting options and give golfers a better opportunity to find a putter that will best fit their stroke. From strong arching to straight-back straight-through, the Frontline putter series offers something for everyone.
“Having weight as close to the face surface as possible while maximizing MOI provides the straightest putts on miss-hits ever measured. Frontline technology has eliminated the miss-hits. No matter where you hit on the insert, the ball will go straight and the same distance.
“This line-up, with additional models and builds, provides all options for players to uniquely align at impact. Delivering the face on the target line, while making the sweet spot ridiculously large, means more made putts.”
– Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering at Cleveland Golf.
Frontline technology recap
The putters feature two Metal Injection Molded (MIM) tungsten weights in the extreme heel and toe face of the face. According to the company, the design places the center of gravity forward in the new putter for maximum accuracy on the greens.
The new additions feature the brand’s Speed Optimized Face Technology (SOFT) which is designed to normalize ball speed across the face for consistent distance performance on each putt.
Every model in the Frontline series also includes an individualized SOFT pattern which aims to prevent speed and distance loss, particularly on off-center strikes.
To improve alignment, the mid-mallet putters in the series continues to include Cleveland’s 2135 technology, which is designed to provide an excellent alignment regardless of where a golfer’s eyes sit at address.
Price, specs, and availability
The new Cleveland Frontline putters will be priced at $199.99 and will be available in golf shops and online starting today February 12.
Models
**New Models** – Frontline 2.0 Flow Neck, Frontline 8.0 Slant Neck/Single Bend, Frontline 10.5 Slant Neck/Single Bend, Frontline Elevado Plumber’s Neck.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Rob
Feb 14, 2021 at 11:01 am
I look at this very different. Today’s putters are really expensive. These are premium putters, with tech at $199.99. What’s the AVERAGE price putter now a days? $275?
Robin
Feb 13, 2021 at 6:25 pm
13 models, 2 left handed options. That’s a joke.
Benny
Feb 13, 2021 at 10:14 am
Hahaha, love the comments. But seriously you guys are all up in arms as if this is the first time you have seen marketing. Look at the new drivers out every year. All marketing that makes us want them.
Tank
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:07 pm
Their frontline technology is nothing new. There have been many putters with the weights on the face, like the Ping Bruzer.
Paul Runyan
Feb 12, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Correction: Toe Hang.
Paul Runyan
Feb 12, 2021 at 2:38 pm
Excellent post Jordan! You know putting.
The best putter I have a ever met was all about set up, alignment, grip, line, pace, roll, hand and arm position, and it keeps going.
It was like taking a physics course in college.
I first saw him hit a putt and I have never seen a ball roll like that since.
I brought a few putters with me. He took all of them and made unbelievable putts with all of them. Face balanced, tie hang, mallet blade and a putter from 1898!
It also helps to have perfect binocular vision, too!
Jordan
Feb 12, 2021 at 2:03 pm
That whole eye alignment thing is hilarious. If you don’t have some resemblance of consistency with eye alignment, you’re going to be pulling puts, pushing putts… etc. According to their marketing, “as long as your aim is right” – is so incredibly subjective. You may think you’re aiming right, but your eyes are a foot over the ball lol you’re going left all day.
Night putter
Feb 12, 2021 at 1:07 pm
Cleveland putters quality stuff but the only interesting putter they have made in ages was the Smart Square. I would like that head with this technology. That was the only head remotely signature and should keep offering it with updates
Paul Runyan
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:35 am
Wow, if you’re striking a putter 1 inch off the heel, you need Professional help!
So, is it 1inch off the heel or 1 inch off center??
kevin
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:29 am
These look better than PXG