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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful. After borrowing several of these types of yardage-advisors from family and friends (I’ve tried Skycaddie, Bushnell Pro V2, and Bushnell 1600), I liked the rangefinder better than the GPS. That, to me, was the easy part. I wanted the PinSeeker technology but didn’t want to pay for the top-of-the-line model. I should have bought one of these several years ago. Of course the PinSeeker technology is relatively new, so maybe I’m glad I waited. Anyway, my father is 60 years old and he uses the higher-end Bushnell, the 1600. I have played 3 rounds with his 1600, and several rounds with my Medalist, as well as a couple with someone else’s V2 in a tournament. There is a difference in the models, and if you’re a rich golfer who doesn’t care about an extra $150-$200, go ahead and buy the 1600. It’s got greater magnification and although it’s a little bigger, it’s really quick to target in on the flag/bunker/lake/etc. It’s great. If you’re looking to save a little cash, I would buy the Medalist (from what I saw it’s about a $70 difference vs. the V2). Medalist vs. V2 comparison: Battery – Medalist uses a 9V battery, which are much easier to find and less expensive than the 3V battery in a Pro V2. Advantage to the Medalist. Battery life supposedly is about the same. Remember to carry a backup battery. Orientation – you hold the Medalist oriented horizontally, the Pro V2 vertically. I will admit that the V2 seems more natural, but this meant very little to me. Magnification – the Pro V2 is a little stronger, but after using the Medalist for 6-7 rounds, it has yet to let me down. I’ve shot 270+ yards to a pin. My dad and I often shoot each other’s distances to verify the number and sometimes it takes me a tad longer to lock on than him with his 1600. But again, that meant very little to me. And our numbers have ALWAYS been +/- 1 yard, even from 270+. All in all, if you’re looking for the cheapest option with solid pinseeker technology, this is it, and it’s worked well for me. 55 of 56 people found the following review helpful. Specifically, the Bushnell Medalist range finder is a “WINNER”. I I found the range finder to be very, very accurate. After a week The summary follows: Positive: 1) Accuracy Negative: 1) The case is too flimsy. It loks good, but is not rugged enough. That’s it. if you are on the limb about what to buy. Buy a range finder. You’ll not regret it. 37 of 37 people found the following review helpful. Long story short: It performed flawlessly. Long story long…: It instantly picked up all 18 weather beaten red winter flags from just about anywhere. Example 1. I had 297 left into a par 5, it snagged the information instantaneously. I know my old 400 Bushnell was useless from that range. Example 2. 189 yards left into a par 4, the red flag was limp and there was a hillside 28 yards behind the pin. Information was instantly “pinseeked”. Example 3. 179 yard par 3, lots of “clutter” and trees behind the stick. Shoot, zip, got the number. Of course all of the par 3′s and every approach flag was easily attainable. I also used the scan mode to shoot trap lips, dog legs, hazard boundaries and anything else I saw. I don’t know if it’s been redesigned but, the battery door wasn’t even a consideration. I had read some others had an issue with the door coming off. I may put a small strip of gorilla tape over it, just in case. If you’re on the fence about which Laser unit to buy, I absolutely recommend this one. |
Good product for lower-end of Bushnell line
Bushnell Medalist Range Finder