This is especially true of folks who are hunting within shorter distances and are less apt to use their rangefinder for other activities. The GoGoGo nets a 4. And Sig packs a heck of a lot of technology into this little pocket-worthy rangefinder. This can also be paired with a riflescope for long-distance shooters, though you should know your legalities if you intend to hunt with said setup. Its distances hold up with the higher-priced, app-pairing items on this list, though the glass is likely markedly different compared to more expensive Leica and Swarovski options.
Though it states its reflective distance out to , reviewers have ranged animals and objects farther out. And the lasting quality of the rangefinder is touted by many. Angle Range Compensation, a water-resistant EXO exterior, and a brighter display than previous models offer great value at one of the more budget-conscious prices on the list.
The Bushnell boasts a 4. In tandem with the Tracking Assistant app, the El Range does a wide variety of calculations far beyond your typical distance-finding tool. Between the binos and the app, the El Range delineates distance, individual ballistics data, atmospheric data, and more. It will not only adjust your shooting distances based on angles but will also give you the required amount of clicks for your scope. The distance can be given with either the angle or the adjusted shooting distance due to angle.
This is highly complicated stuff the El Range will drill down to with the press of a button. And the Tracking Assistant does just that. It tracks your shot to target, giving you precise information as to where a dead or wounded animal may be. A 5-year warranty also stacks a sense of safety onto this product. Rangefinders are essentially tiny, nerdy mathematical wizards we can stick in our pockets.
Pull it out, press the button, engage laser wizardry, and know more about your surroundings and potential ballistics in a mathematical way. I break down a few of the more confusing aspects of rangefinders below. A rangefinder uses a laser to figure out a distance via parallax , or triangulation.
So, most rangefinders will have an easier time picking up something reflective at a longer distance. If we could strap mirrors onto elk and deer, we could lengthen that nonreflective distance. A variety of environmental conditions can alter results — be it weather, humidity, heat, cold, etc.
The Focus Tour has a slope adjusted distance option which is easily toggled on or off with a button on the side of the unit to make it eligible for tournament play.
Flagpole scanning mode helps locate targets with impressive speed, with confirmation that you're locked on coming via a vibration and a flag icon appearing in the display. The Zoom's continuous measurement mode allows golfers to scan across the landscape, from hole, to trees, to bunker, delivering instant distances to the various targets.
The Tour V5 Slim Edition comes with a premium carry case, three-volt battery, two ball markers and a three-volt battery. Besides the voice function, the Golfbuddy aim L10V offers 6x magnification, vibration to confirm target lock-on, plus slope settings that can be turned off for competition rounds.
It has a high-resolution LCD display and can lock on to pins from yards away. Slope readings are included but can be switched off to make the device competition legal, while background noise filtration makes it easier to lock on to a target. The Pro has textured rubber grips, making it easy to hold in any conditions, while an adjustable eyepiece provides clearer visuals.
It can display distances in yards or metres and automatically goes into standby mode after 10 seconds. A premium hard-shell carry case with carabiner bag clip comes as standard, as does a month warranty. The case also attaches to a Motocaddy Accessory Station on the brand's trolleys for quick and easy access out on the golf course. The NX9 HD Slope also offers slope-adjusted distances, and has a magnetic grip for easy attachment to golf buggies. One of the best things about Precision Pro Golf is their free lifetime battery replacement service.
Precision Pro Golf are clearly trying to attract golfers using lower price points before turning them into lifelong customers through top-notch customer service and rewards for brand loyalty. It's an admirable approach. The sleek and sturdy PRO L1 also has Adaptive Slope technology which displays the angle of slope adjustment and a recalculated distance, accurate to just 3.
The performance is undeniable: the Bushnell ProX2 is as accurate and fast as the Leupold rangefinder, and adds on an incredibly accurate slope calculation option.
Slope measurements are clearly displayed. The optics are spot-on, looking like High-Definition TV through the top-quality lens. Which means that there are delicate lasers and lenses and wiring and everything inside the housing.
The average life for a rangefinder, even one as well-built as the Pro X2, is just over two years. When you can buy three rangefinders that still give really good readings for the price of one of these, is it worth it? With a single press of the Mode button, you can switch from a deep black to a bright, popping red display. With many other best rangefinders focusing on accuracy and under-delivering on seemingly essential things like clear yardage readings on displays, Bushnell has provided multiple display options.
I hope this type of design innovation catches the eye of other manufacturers and makes its way into their offerings. The Leupold GX3i2 is an excellent, straight-to-the-point rangefinder that sticks to the basics and does it very well. The readings pop up quickly and are dead-on accurate to a tenth of a yard. The GX3i2 is as straightforward as it gets: shoot target, get yardage. The bright red reticle and yardage displays are a breeze to read, much easier than the dull black of other brands that can sometimes fade into the background or get washed out in the sun.
The sturdy aluminum enclosure really sets the Leupold apart from other rangefinders. The battery life is impressive, lasting for over two months of regular play.
Both offer the golfer the opportunity to grab the exact yardage to the pin before they choose their club. The Advanced Flag Acquisition Technology focuses the rangefinder to lock in on the pin. Rather than measuring everything that rests behind the flag, the 6 Pro provides an accurate measurement within one yard to your screen in mere seconds. Slope compensation gives the golfer the ability to factor in elevation changes on the course for precise yardages to all targets in front of them.
If you are playing a shot from yards uphill, the 6 Pro will take into account the slope and provide an accurate reading that allows you to find the ideal club for your upcoming swing. If you play in tournaments, it is worth noting that the slope compensation feature has been ruled as an illegal aid.
PeakPulse factoring this wrinkle into the design, has included a disable switch to shut off the slope compensation. During our time with the rangefinder we missed a progressive scan feature that locked in targets regardless of how shaky our hold was on the device. Measuring just 4. Bushnell has been the leading manufacturer of the best rangefinders including laser rangefinders since they first started popping up on golf courses, and this is a solid entry from the industry leader.
One part the Bushnell golf laser rangefinder falls short is in the sturdiness of its housing. But they do include a nice silicone sleeve to provide extra protection for the Tour V4, which goes a long way to help. Much like an effective cell phone case, the silicone sleeve gives that extra layer of shock absorption and protection for the inevitable drops and abuse that the rangefinder will take. So I advise you to be gentle with a Bushnell, especially outside the 2-year warranty period.
Impressive Resolution at 6x Magnification: Loaded with features and highly accurate. TecTecTec is looking to break the virtual monopoly that Bushnell has on rangefinders, and the ULT-X is a great product that should make good inroads on the market for them. With advanced features like distance measurements up to yards, extreme accuracy, vibrating pin lock, slope measurement with sliding faceplate, and a high quality carrying case, the ULT-X successfully competes with other best rangefinders nearly double its price.
If you want to turn the slope measurement on, just pull the faceplate out from the body of the rangefinder. Need to use it in a tournament? This versatility and clever design makes the ULT-X a great option for elite players who want to shoot slope ratings during a practice round and still use the same rangefinder in the tournament proper.
The ULT-X boasts extreme accuracy, especially on tough-to-shoot pins over yards away. The ULT-X also has impressive resolution at 6x magnification. This can be especially useful in match play when you may not be quite sure if your opponent has hit the green or fairway — you can use the rangefinder as a binocular of sorts to get a better idea of where a ball might be.
The only issue I ran into with the display was that the yardage numbers were displayed quite high on the screen and became difficult to read at times.
Best for Short Hitters: Sharp performance drop at yards away. It comes with a charging cable, so you can just plug that into your cell phone charger, USB outlet, or computer to charge the rangefinder.
It lasts an impressive rounds on a single charge, and has a fairly reliable battery life indicator. You may find yourself arriving at the golf course and realizing your rangefinder is still at home, charging on your kitchen counter. You may want to buy a portable battery charger to keep in your bag for emergency mid-round charging. Typically, they come in GPS and laser versions.
Laser models are more commonplace — you point and shoot at the flag or obstacle, and the rangefinder gives you a distance. GPS golf rangefinders give you a visual representation of the course on your watch, including distance, although smartphone apps like Golf Pad can replicate some of the features at a fraction of the cost.
While you do get enhanced features on the more expensive models, there are plenty of value-for-money versions that do the job well. Note: check before buying which rangefinders or settings are legal for tournament play. Superbly lightweight, this rangefinder really impresses with its visibility: we were golfing in the rain with it more than once, and pin seeking was still very possible.
The slope function is intuitive and easy to use, and the red-and-green OLED display offers best-in-class clarity , especially in the UK, where a lack of sunlight can be a problem. Bushnell is a leader in the field when it comes to rangefinders, and this slimmed-down ergonomic laser fits comfortably in our palm. We were particularly impressed with the quality feel and ease of turning the slope on and off. Our one quibble? The performance in the rain was a bit disappointing considering the price point.
It also has an impressive range of more than 1, yards — realistically, well within the longest shots — and vibrates whenever you lock onto the pin. Golf obsessives will love how the case has a special attachment so this rangefinder can clip onto the widely popular, high-end Motocaddy electric trolley.
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