Shot Scope PRO L1 Laser Rangefinder - Red and Black Optics - Adaptive Slope Technology - Target-Lock Vibration - Accurate to 0.1 Yard

Product Information

Many golfers have rangefinders in place from eight or nine years ago. Technology has changed slightly, and the newer units from budget rangefinder manufacturers should last just as long and have slightly improved accuracy. The bottom line is that laser technology, scopes, and visual accuracy have gotten less expensive to manufacture and more advanced, especially in the last few years. Summary

Nikon makes it easy to trust their product; with strong customer support and a tremendous reputation, this is a rangefinder that you can feel confident will get you through several years of golf. What we like about the GolfBuddy Laser Lite is that there is not much that you will have to give up on; the product has everything the average golfer and even lower handicapper needs to perform on the course. The best budget golf rangefinder does not need to feel or act cheap. Instead, you can get all the functionality you get from a premium rangefinder and just give up on a few of the bells and whistles. The TecTecTec VPro500 is also considered an eye-safe laser rangefinder that will not strain your vision from continuous use.Good news if you are really golf obsessed! Nikon has an impressive history and reputation when it comes to lenses and visual technology. The Nikon Coolshot capitalizes on that to get golfers some extra precision and accuracy on the golf course. If optics are your concern, this is a great rangefinder to consider. Accuracy

Introduction

Finally, it’s worth noting that the PRO L1 is about 20% lighter than other rangefinders, but is comparable in size. In my hand, it actually feels a little larger, though it has the same silhouette as my previous rangefinder. I prefer this profile to the super compact lasers because my fingers aren’t cramped trying to access the buttons. Of course the most resourceful thing to do would have been to just google the solution as soon as the problem occurred, but hindsight is a wonderful thing! If you look at the pricing of the Nikon cameras, you may find that this is actually a pretty good deal for a Nikon product. It is Nikon’s low-priced rangefinder option, with all the comparable features of other products in this review.

Avoid collision or heavy pressure when carrying or using the rangefinder, keep away from heat or corrosives. I used the Pro L1 in the rain and had no issues with it. It's nice to handle, sits comfortably in the palm of your hand while using it and because it's so lightweight it is an ideal accessory for those who like to travel light and carry their bag. It weighs next to nothing, even when it’s in the handy little carry case. The GolfBuddy Aim L10 V is moderately priced, especially considering that it also has slope technology. You may pay a few dollars more for the voice technology, but for those that really want to avoid the GPS technology, this can be a good alternative. Golf Insider verdict GolfBuddy Laser Lite is water-resistant. If you get caught in a bit of rain, you won’t need to panic, but the model is not fully waterproof. Worried? I wouldn’t be – it has survived a full winter of testing in the great British weather. Voice technology is something that we have seen in GPS rangefinders for quite some time. If you think this could benefit you on a laser rangefinder, then the GolfBuddy Aim L10V is the place to look.This scrapes in the top end of our ‘budget round up’, but offers great function for the price. Accuracy

When it comes to usability in these budget golf rangefinders, there is good news and bad news. The good news is that because of the limited features that you will find; the rangefinders become quite easy to use. The bad news is that they can sometimes be a little harder to work with when getting yardages over the 150-yard mark. One of the most fun things about testing golf rangefinders is when you find a budget model that can hold its own against a premium model. The GolfBuddy Laser Lite does the best job of disguising itself as a premium rangefinder in the budget golf rangefinder category. Accuracy Do not expose the device to extremely high or low temperatures. Temperature range for rangefinder: -10°C to 60°C.