If you are thinking about buying a golf rangefinder, the question isn't "Should I buy ", it's "Which type should I buy", a GPS Golf Rangefinder or a Golf Laser Rangefinder. Either is likely to help you take shots off your game and make golf a little more fun, but both types have pros and cons.
GPS Golf Rangefinder
Pro - A quick glance should give you yardage the middle of the green
Pro - Yardage to the front and back of green is usually on the main screen
Pro - Some of the newest models are coming preloaded with golf courses, so no more computer hook-ups or downloads and subscription fees may be optional
Pro - Can buy some basic models for less than 0
Pro - You don't have to be able to see the target to get distance to it
Pro - Many GPS rangefinders have intermediate targets including hazards
Pro - Lots of additional features... Some GPS golf rangefinders have birds eye view of the hole and even allow you to tap a point on the picture of the hole to get distance from where you are to that target. Many of these devices have a shot measuring feature and even store that information. A Variety of other features are available on various devices.
Con - Lots of additional features... yes, this was also a Pro, however the downside of a feature-rich device must also be mentioned. There is more of a learning curve, which is okay, but it also takes more time to prepare for you shot when you using the advanced features. It can be a distraction to actually playing golf and enjoying the rhythm of the round.
Con - Most of these devices require computer hook-up and downloading of golf courses. The technologically-challenged may struggle with this aspect.
Con - Trees can sometimes affect the satellite signal and cause distances to be off
Con - Many of these devices hold a limited number of courses at one time, although new models are being released preloaded with thousands of courses
Con - You'll need to make sure you've charged the device before you head to the golf course.
Con - Most of these devices require an annual subscription fee that ranges from -
Golf Laser Rangefinder
Pro - extremely accurate yardage to any target you can line up in the sights
Pro - Works on every golf course
Pro - No computer downloads or annual subscriptions
Pro - No significant learning curve
Pro - Batteries last a very long time in these devices (months or even years). Most newer models have a low battery indicator, so you'll know when it's time to replace.
Pro - extremely durable
Con - Requires steadiness
Con - Yardage can only be obtained for targets that are visible
Con - No way to get accurate yardage to the front, back or middle of the green
Neutral - It takes a little longer to use than a glance at a GPS device, but less time than pacing off a yardage.
You can't go wrong with a golf rangefinder, but think about how you are likely to use it and which type will benefit YOU the most.
| Price : $68.99
