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Your Learning Zone - Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition Laser Rangefinder with Slope Calculator
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List Price: $499.99
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Manufacturer: Bushnell
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Bushnell
EAN: 0029757205131
Feature: Ranges up to 1,500 yards, accurate to within 1 yard; exclusive Slope +/- mode calculates slope angle
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Label: Bushnell
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Bushnell
Model: 20-5103
Publisher: Bushnell
Release Date: 2005-06-15
Studio: Bushnell
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Features
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Ranges up to 1,500 yards, accurate to within 1 yard; exclusive Slope +/- mode calculates slope angle
7x magnification and 19-millimeter eye relief
340-foot field of view at 1,000 yards
RainGuard waterproof body with built-in tripod mount
Lightweight 10-ounce body easily fits in pocket
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Summary: Strongly prefer this over GPS
Comment: GPS and laser rangefinder (LRF) technologies each have distinct pros and cons. I chose the LRF mainly because 1) it got better reviews from users, 2) it doesn't require course loading, 3) it doesn't require annual fees and 4) I was impressed with it when I saw a friend use it. But I still wasn't sure how much its negatives vs GPS (mainly the line of sight requirement) would diminish its usefulness on the course.
Now that I've used it for a few rounds, I'm really enamored with it. It's much more flexible than I thought it would be. One thing I don't like about GPS units is that they haven't mapped enough points from tee to green. With the LRF I can always find some useful target to measure. A tree, bunker, 150 pole, a person, a mound, etc, etc.
GPS companies will say that the most useful yardages are to front, middle and back of greens. That's arguable. For me, having the distance to the pin +/- 1 yard is amazing. On most courses you at least know if the pin is cut front, middle or back. With that info and the exact yardage to the hole, I step up with a lot of confidence in my club and shot selection.
Yes, I find it gets a bit more tricky to hit the flag from about 220 and beyond, but I've found tricks to get better at that and you will too. Plus, if I'm over 200, I just make sure that I have some clue where I am as a sanity check. If Bushnell figures out how to incorporate optical image stabalization into these units, that'll make them even better. But for now this is just fine.
Some people wonder if having to look through the binoculars as opposed to looking down at a GPS unit is a disadvantage. For me it's a non-issue in part because the LRF locks on target so quickly.
I love this golf gadget. It sure makes the round more pleasant than pacing off yardages, speeds pace of play, and I can honestly say that I think it's saving me strokes already. What a great toy. Get it as a gift if you can. ;)
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Summary: Excellent Rangefinder!
Comment: I've used this product for a few weeks and it works great! It can easily pick up a flagstick at over 300 yds. As mentioned in some of the other reviews, the less expensive range finders have difficulty in acquiring the flag (unless the wind is blowing). I tried one last year and took it back because it was basically useless. The 1500 performs exactly as advertised.
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Summary: Pinseeker
Comment: An excellent product that in my opinion is easier to use and more effective than GPS devices, not to mention that there is no annual fee. The price was also very competitive at Amazon and the unit arrived in three days with no shipping charge.
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Summary: Bushnell Pinseeker w/slope
Comment: Excellent product, but does require a steady hand at more than 125 yards from the flag due to 7 power optics. Have verified the distances shown using friends GPS units and found that it is most accurate.
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Summary: Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Range Finder
Comment: This range finder is terrific! I tried three others before I bought this one. All three failed because of inability to lock onto the pin. This finder locks on immediately and gives laser precision yardages to the pin. Fantastic. It's never wrong.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Fore! Where's that cup in relation to your pin? How far do you need to drive the golf ball? The secret to a good round of golf is making accurate shots. That isn't very easy when the pin is competing with the trees around it for your rangefinder's attention. The Bushnell 20-5103 Yardage Pro Gold Pinseeker 1500 has a powerful 7x magnification monocular with bright 26mm objective for viewing your target. Optics are fully multi-coated, allowing maximum light transmission for optimum brightness, superb resolution, and contrast for a clear vivid image even in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and, when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards and meters, and Mode indicators. Unit Dimensions - 1.7 by 5.1 by 3.7 inches, 10 ounces Includes battery, case, strap
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