Best Range Finder Reviews

Bushnell Hybrid Pinseeker Laser Rangefinder Review

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:20:17 +0000

Bushnell has introduced the world to the first hybrid rangefinder unit. The Hybrid Pinseeker is both a laser rangefinder and GPS unit. It combines the accuracy of a laser with the convenience of a GPS unti. It features the Pinseeker technology Bushnell is known for, and that is used by 90 percent of PGA professionals. It has an accuracy rate of +/- 1 yard, offers 5x magnification, and measures distances from the front, back and center of greens. The GPS function offers over 16,000 pre-loaded North American courses, and no membership fees are required to access the courses. The gadget has auto-hide advance, auto course recognition, and has a range from 10 – 1,000 yards. The unit ships ready to use out of the box, with a 3-volt lithium-ion battery and carrying case.

Bushnell Hybrid Pinseeker Laser Rangefinder and GPS Unit

Features

Pinseeker Technology
Instant course recognition
Durable and rainproof design
Auto-hide
Auto course recognition
LCD display

Pros

Adheres to USGA tournament regulations
Ready to use out of the box
Laser and GPS unit combined

Cons

Battery quickly loses power and must be recharged
Slightly bulky

Bushnell Hybrid Pinseeker Laser Rangefinder Review: 4.8/5

Callaway Diablo Octane Range Finder Review

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:13:44 +0000

For those looking for a reason to make the leap from GPS to laser gadgets, here is your excuse. The Callahan Diablo offers accurate rangefinding with the point and click of a button. It has a scan feature that will let a golfer pan the course for 8 seconds so you can review the course and your club selection. The Diablo offers the Nikon Optics for clean and crisp images, a waterproof and fog-proof design and a focusing diopler. First target priority helps the golfer target the pin, bunker or other closer objects and ignores other objects such as trees or buildings in the background. It runs on a CR2 lithium-ion battery, which is included along with a clip and a carrying case.

Callaway Golf Diablo Octane Rangefinder by Nikon

Features

6x distance magnification
Multi-coated optics
LCD display
Lightweight, compact design
Target priority mode
Nitrogen gas filled, sealed with O-rings

Pros

No charging needed
Accuracy
Affordability
Durable
Easy to use
Tournament legal

Cons

Carrying case is poorly made

Callaway Diablo Octane Range Finder Review: 4.7/5

Laser Link Red Hot Rangefinder Review

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:07:03 +0000

With its unique radar gun shape and red and black patterned design, the Laser Link Red Hot is one of the most unique rangefinders on the market. The Red Hot uses a red alignment dot in the viewfinder which allows a golfer to line up shots from either eye or waist level. The rangefinder operates at the puller of the trigger, offering a literal “point and shoot” useability not available for vertical or horizontal rangefinders. It runs on a 9-volt alkaline battery, is easy to grip and is sports a red and black hard rubber exterior. The rangefinder also comes equipped with a carrying case and clip to attach to either a belt of golf bag.

Laser Link Red Hot Rangefinder

Features

Red dot alignment system
measures in yards and meters
Reflector range – 800 yards; Non-reflective range – 400 yards
3 yardage settings: audio mode, silent mode and vibrate mode

Pros

Easy to use
Accuracy
Decent panning mode
Affordability

Cons

Lacks magnification due to design of rangefinder
Difficulty focusing on thing targets, such as flag sticks
Slower load speeds when scanning that comparable rangefinders

Laser Link Red Hot Review: 4.5/5

Callaway Golf LR 550 Laser Rangefinder Review

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:37:47 +0000

The Callaway Golf LR 550 offers quick and accurate distance measurements up to 550 yards. It has the Nikon multi-coated optics and a high eye-point design. It sports a 6x magnification and provides ranging in progress technology, for up to 8 seconds by depressing and holding a button. The LCD display showcases the different modes, such as first target priority mode and scan mode. The gadget is compact, lightweight, waterproof and fog-proof. It comes ready-to-use from the box, with a CR2 lithium battery, a 3-volt charger, a sport case and a removable travel cover.

Callaway LR550 Rangefinder

Features

Range – 11 to 550 yards
LCD display
Lithium-ion battery
Simple, one-touch operation
Focusing diopter

Pros

Price
Durability
Accuracy
Ease of use

Cons

Distance range malfunctions on some models
Problems reading surfaces that are not hard or flat targets
Take time to learn to use

Callaway Golf LR 550 Laser Rangefinder Review: 4.3/5

Leupold GX-1 Digital Golf Rangefinder Review

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:38:14 +0000

The most basic model in the Leupold family, the GX 1 is still a feature-rich rangefinder. Pinhunter technology separates returned background readings from target readings that guarantee a correct reading for the correct target. The scan mode allows a golfer to gather multiple readings with one sweep and the push of a button. Prism technology enables a golfer to find the pin with a single sweep – and with a beep and a freeze frame, you will always know where the target is. The optical system, coupled with the fog mode creates a viewfinder which is readable in all types of weather situations. The GX 1 is lightweight, made of rugged plastic and comes equipped with a CR lithium battery and carrying case.

Leupold GX-1 Digital Golf Rangefinder

Features

Pinhunter technology
6x magnification
Scan mode
Fog mode
Weatherproof
Prism Lock
Range – maximum 750 yards

Pros

Easy to use
Good value
Durability
Accuracy

Cons

Poor battery door design
Pinhunter can fail

Leupold GX-1 Digital Golf Rangefinder Review: 4.8/5

Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder Review

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:50:26 +0000

The Bushnell Medalist is a laser rangefinder which measures distances in both yards and meters. Pinseeker technology enables a golfer to easily see and measure the distance to a pin, without picking up background objects such as trees and buildings. The multi-coated optics allow for increased visibility without making a sacrifice in clarity. Unlike other Bushnell rangefinders, the Medalist’s display is horizontal instead of vertical. The Medalist is lightweight at nine ounces, waterproof, and comes ready to use straight out of the box, 9-volt battery included.

Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder

Features

Pinseeker technology
Range: 430 feet to 1,000 yards
Inview LCD display provides measurements in yards and meters
4x magnification with a 20mm objective lens diameter

Pros

Solid Pinseeker technology
Affordable
Decent battery life
No need for GPS downloads

Cons

Yardages read shorter than the actual distances
Magnification is not as powerful as other models
Difficulty focusing on small objects
Horizontal orientation awkward in comparison to vertical rangefinders
Battery cover breaks easily

Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder Review: 4.8/5

Bushnell Pro 1600 Golf Laser Rangefinder Review

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:02:51 +0000

The Bushnell Pro 1600 is the only golf laser rangefinder that compensates for a change in elevation. It uses a digital inclinometer to measure the distance to the pin and to determine distances based on the degree of elevation. The rangefinder is accurate between 5 and 1,000 yards. The angle compensated range provides direction on how to play the shot, providing the golfer with increased accuracy and club selection. The rubber-encased unit is waterproof and runs on a 9-volt battery. It also includes a premium carrying case.

Bushnell Pro 1600 Golf Laser Rangefinder

Features

Pinseeker technology
Built-in slope compensator
Measures 1.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 inches
Selective targeting modes

Pros

Affordable
Accuracy
Quick response
Ease of use

Cons

Battery compartment pops open during normal use
The unit is bulky and large than other rangefinders
The cart attachment is sold separately

Bushnell Pro 1600 Golf Laser Rangefinder Review: 4.7/5

Callaway iQ Laser Rangefinder Review

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:21:34 +0000

The compact design and bright orange color makes the iQ Laser a unique gadget in any golfer’s bag. It’s small design fits easily in a golfer’s hand and the buttons are easy to find, with or without the cover.

The display can be read with or without sunglasses and offers one-button site targeting. It also displays both actual yardage and additional or subtracted yardage amounts attributed to inclines and declines on the course. The iQ Laser Rangefinder works in various lighting and weather conditions – the display is gray in natural and bright light, but turns orange as the light decreases. The waterproof and fog-proof gadget comes with a 3-volt CR2 Lithium-ion battery, sport case and travel cover.

Callaway iQ Laser Rangefinder by Nikon

Features

Color-changing optics
6x magnification
waterproof and fog-proof
Focusing diopter
Nitrogen purged, O-rings sealed

Pros

Range – 11 to 1,000 yards
Multi-coated Nikon optics
Target priority mode

Cons

Trouble picking up objects such as water hazards and bunkers
Illegal for tournament use

Callaway iQ Laser Rangefinder Review: 4.6/5

Leupold GX-3 Digital Golf Rangefinder Review

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:23:53 +0000

The Leupold GX-3 is a compact, rubber encased golf tool composed of a solid block of Aluminum. It offers line of sight distance measurement, Pinhunter technology that fires a laser beam and line of sign distance measurement, which makes it legal to use during tournament play. The Leupold GX-3 has a bright OLED display, fog mode and Prism Lock, making the GX-3 an effective tool which works in any weather. The display provides bright and clear optics, is lightweight, and includes a CR Lithium battery and carrying case.

Leupold GX-3 Digital Golf Rangefinder

Features

OLED display – brighter than traditional LED displays
Fog Mode – focuses on distances even under the foggiest of conditions
Scan Mode – scans for the flag or pin while displaying the current location
Quick set menu – menu selection with the touch of a button
Range – 800 yards

Pros

Red readout is easy to read
Well-produced
Accurate
PGA Tournament Approved
Compact size

Cons

Some users do not like the red display

Leupold GX-3 Digital Golf Rangefinder Review: 4.3/5

Bushnell Tour V2 Range Finder Review

admin — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:13:19 +0000

The smallest laser rangefinder in the world, the Bushnell Tour V2 range finder uses an invisible and safe class 1 laser beam that offers accurate and quick measurement for pin distances. The V2 is accurate to plus or minus one yard, and measures in either yards or meters.

The Pinseeker technology enables you to locate the distance to the flag without accidentally capturing objects behind the pin or the flag, and the scan mode enables you to pan across the terrain and get constantly updated yardages to each point. It is legal for tournament play and for recording scores for your handicap. The Bushnell V2 is encased in a rubber armor which makes it less prone to damage and easier to grip.

Bushnell Tour V2 Golf Laser Rangefinder

Features

6.6 ounces
Accurate from 5 to 1,000 yards
Pinseeker technology
Powered by a 9-volt battery
5x magnification
Pans landscape while the updated LCD screen is displayed

Pros

Rubber grip for easy handling
Lightweight
Accurate
Easy to user
Easy to read

Cons

Short battery life
Accuracy can diminishes if flag or pin is in front of an object such as trees or bushes

Bushnell Tour V2 Golf Laser Rangefinder Review: 4.6/5