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PuttersCleveland and XXIO PuttersThe HB SOFT 2, Frontline Elite and XXIO Blade Putter
Updated: Oct 30, 2026Contains affiliate links
Look for putters on Dunlop's official site and Cleveland putters show up alongside XXIO. That's because Dunlop sells both in Japan. Prices come in three tiers, ¥19,800, ¥30,800 and ¥41,800, and the middle tier has a model with an unusual center-of-gravity placement.
Rakuten Ichiba / AdCleveland Frontline Elite
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Bottom line: how I'd choose
For a first putter, or one to try a shape, the HB SOFT 2 (¥19,800) is enough.
The build that interests me is the Frontline Elite (¥30,800), with its center of gravity toward the face. Its direction drifts less on off-center hits, so it suits players whose aim goes off on short putts.
The XXIO Blade Putter (¥41,800) also comes in a ladies' version at 31 and 32 in.
Putters: Cleveland and XXIO
Dunlop also sells Cleveland putters in Japan. Prices fall into three tiers.
| Model | Release date | Price (tax included) | Shape | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland HB SOFT 2 | Jan 2024 (figure published by media) | ¥19,800 | Blade and mallet (#1 / #8C / #11C / #15) | A face milling that keeps ball speed even on off-center hits |
| Rakuten Ichiba / AdCleveland Frontline Elite | Mar 18, 2023 | ¥30,800 | Blade and mallet (1.0 / 8.0 / CERO / ELEVADO / RHO) | More than 30 g of tungsten in the face. Center of gravity forward, so direction drifts less |
| XXIO Blade Putter | Nov 22, 2025 | ¥41,800 | Blade | Tungsten in the face. A ladies' version (31 and 32 in) also exists |
The HB SOFT 2's ¥19,800 is the lowest price tier among the putters of the 6 makers I checked this time. It suits a first purchase of 1 club, or when you want to try out a shape.
The Frontline Elite is a putter built on putting the center of gravity toward the face, the opposite design to the many mallets that put the weight at the back. Read my putter article too.
Cleveland putters: 4 lines, 26 models, JPY 19,800 to JPY 30,800
The Dunlop official online store lists 26 Cleveland putters. There are 4 lines, and even the most expensive is JPY 30,800. Compared with the JPY 50,000 to 60,000 range of other makers, you can buy one for about half.
| Series | Price (tax included) | Shape | Left-handed | Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB SOFT 2 | ¥19,800 | #1, #8C, #15 | #1 | #1 |
| HB SOFT MILLED | ¥22,000 | #4, #5, #8P, #10.5C, #11 | #11 | — |
| FRONTLINE | ¥22,000 | ELEVADO, CERO, ISO, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0, 10.5 | 4.0 | — |
| FRONTLINE ELITE | ¥30,800 | 1.0, 8.0, CERO, ELEVADO, RHO | ELEVADO | ELEVADO |
There are 4 left-handed models and 2 ladies' models (my count). Left-handed players can find at least one in each of the four lines. For a first putter, the HB SOFT 2 (JPY 19,800). If you want a milled face, the HB SOFT MILLED (JPY 22,000). If you want the center of gravity forward so the face does not drift, the FRONTLINE ELITE (JPY 30,800).
FAQ
What's different about the Frontline Elite?
It puts more than 30 g of tungsten in the face and adds a weight at the front of the sole, pulling the center of gravity toward the face. That's the opposite idea from the many mallets that put weight at the back, and it's designed so the face direction drifts less on off-center hits.
Does Dunlop publish putter head weight?
The official pages don't list head weight. Loft of 3° and lie angle of 70° are common to all models.
Other Dunlop (Srixon, XXIO) clubs
ZXi RKT and XXIO Drivers Compared: Lighter Means Longer
Srixon and XXIO Irons Compared: 7-Iron Lofts Run 28–33°
Putters from other makers
- TaylorMade Putters Compared: Spider ZT and More
- Odyssey Putters Compared: How to Choose Among Four Series
- PING Putters Compared: Head Weights Run 345–375 g
- Scotty Cameron Putters Compared: The Neck Code Tells You
- Mizuno Putters Compared: The M.CRAFT Three Series
Read these before you choose, so you don't get stuck
Choosing a Putter: The Problem of Makers Not Publishing Head Weight
Sources for this article
About the writer and how this page was made
A golfer who averages a 72 over about 150 rounds a year went through the gear documents one by one.
This page is not a hands-on impression. It is a list of official figures from the makers. The sources of the figures are listed at the end of the page. Check price and stock on each shop's page before you buy.