Final Reviews: Precision PRO NX10

Initial Post

THANKS TO PRECISION PRO AND MGS for this opportunity! Somehow my name was selected out of over 5,500 entries for this test. I am super excited to provide some excellent feedback to everyone.

I’ve been active on MyGolfSpy since January 2020 and this forum has been a great place for me to communicate and listen to others into all aspects of golf. I am a golf ho and am always buying, selling and trying new clubs and accessories. It’s nice to be able to share my opinions and thoughts here, the communication between all members is great.

I’m 64 and have been playing golf just over 42 years.  I played my first 9 holes at a local course that was worse than a cow pasture with some guys that I worked with using borrowed clubs. I was immediately hooked even though I think I shot in the 90's on 9 holes. Went out and purchased a set of Walter Hagen (The Haig) clubs within a couple of weeks. I began playing the same 9 hole track about once a week and loved the fact that it was me against the course. I finally saved up enough money to take a couple of lessons, which helped a lot. As my working career progressed, I was able to search out and find better quality golf courses to play. By this time we have a foursome that played almost every Friday, we were all fairly new so learned the game together.

Currently my handicap is a 5.5 playing at 6400 yards. This is the lowest my handicap has ever been and it's mostly due to being retired and having more time available. My wife and I will be celebrating our 45th anniversary next month, we have 3 adult kids and 3 grand kids. The kids were never interested in golf, but it looks like the grand kids may be different.

I am a member of a private club, that has held Nationwide, Korn Ferry and Ga State events. It is a Bob Cupp design courses that requires you to use every club in your bag.

Below are the grad kids and a group of golfers.

 

Final Review

First Impressions 5/5

I was very impressed with the packaging of the Precision Pro NX10, the instructions were very easy to follow. They provided decals and other materials in the shipping package. See photos below:

Aesthetics 5/5

 

·         The Precision Pro fits in your hand excellent when holding it. It’s not oversize at all, fits right in your palm area nicely.

·         Precision Pro has over 50 skins available so your rangefinder can be customized. Changing these skins is a very easy and quick process.

·         The Precision Pro NX10 is a high quality, very durable range finder. It appears that it would hold up under any condition. The built-in magnet will hold the range finder on any metal if you decide to not keep it in the case.

·         The Precision Pro NX10 comes with a very nice carrying case that clips to your bag. You can use a zipper to hold it in the case or it has a band that can be pulled around the case for a quick closure.

The Numbers 5/5

 

·         The Precision Pro NX10 was very accurate on yardages to the pin. I have two other Bushnell range finders and the NX10 was as accurate or better.

·         The Precision Pro NX10 picked up my targets quicker than the other range finders I currently have or have used in the past.

·         The Precision Pro NX10 slope function worked very well and was very accurate.

·         The Precision Pro NX10 picked up any target that I attempted to get a yardage on.

·         The instructions that were provided were easy to understand and follow.

·         All Precision Pro products come with free replacement of batteries for the lifetime.

ON-COURSE 5/5

·         The Precision Pro NX10 was very easy to use, it does not have an on or off button/switch. It is very easy to operate.

·         The range finder made playing golf quicker and gave you more confidence knowing you had the correct yardage.

·         Compared to my Bushnell Tour V5 w/slope that I was using prior to this test, the Precision Pro NX10 yardages are basically the same +/- 1 yd. The thing that I like different is the NX10 from Precision Pro locks into the target easier and quicker.

·         Since I was already using a range finder, my scores have improved very little. I am scoring some better, but mostly because I am playing more lately.

 

The Good, the Bad, the in between 4/5

 

The Precision Pro NX10 is as good of a rangefinder as I have used. My comparison during this test was against the Bushnell Tour V5, but I have had two other range finders in the past. The most impressive thing about the NX10 is it picks the target up so quickly even if your hand is not completely still. I have not found anything bad to report regarding the NX10.

One between thing is the base color is white, over time it may change and discolor after long usage.

 

Keep it or Trade it? 5/5

Keep It!

Playing the Precision Pro NX10, it picks up any target quicker than any range finder that I have used in the past. I love the availability to change out the skins and modify the looks of it. 

Conclusion

 

If you are looking for an excellent range finder, the Precision Pro NX10 will fit the ticket. You can customize it by choosing a skin to personalize it. At this time, they have over 50 skins to choose from. Additionally, you can change out the ring around the lens for more customization. The NX10 is built with quality, it is very accurate and locks into the target very easy. It comes with a very nice carry case; the range finder also has a magnet so you can stick it to metal on the golf cart for easy accessibility.

 

Final Score 29/30

 

 

Precision Pro NX10 Official Review 

By 2puttbogey

Intro

i am a 48 year old male that lives in Hawaii on the island of Maui. I am able to play 2 times a week all year, so I get in about 100 rounds a year. I play off a 11-13 handicap with a goal of getting to single digit. 

I currently use the Caddytec rangefinder from Costco. So I will be testing how the NX10 compares to a rangefinder half the price. 

First Impression 5/5

The fist thing that I noticed was the quality of the packaging. The box is very grim and sturdy. The rangefinder is secured in a foam to avoid any damage during shipping. Incudes is a case, stickers , and information on how to register the device and request a replacement battery, a Precision Pro perk.

Aesthetics 5/5

The Precision Pro NX10 is a classic looking rangefinder. What separates this from the rest is the customization. There are ”shells” that can be easily swapped. From some popular YouTube/podcasts to college football are some of the options.

The Numbers 5/5

The numbers were spot on. I seen only a couple yards give or take compared to the other rangefinder I was using, and what I would have expected from where I was on the course in relation to the pin or hazard I was measuring to.

On The Course 4/5

The Precision Pro worked well on the course, but not perfect. The magnet on the side made it very convenient to access, but it did fall off the cart a couple times going over bumps. Also it did miss the pin sometimes and would give the distance to something behind. Not a huge issue as it was pretty obvious and just had to remeasure, but it did happen enough to take note of.

The Good, Bad, and In Between 4/5

Good: It is accurate and very easy to use. Built with quality and the option to change the skin is gun. The scope is well zoomed in, and the button to measure is easy to press which makes it easy to use.

Bad: Not really a anything that I would consider bad.

In Between: The magnet makes it convenient, but need to be aware that it can fall off the cart. The slope adjusted yardage is on the top and the non adjusted is on the bottom and bigger so need to pay attention to the readings. Vibrates on all yardage readings not only when locking on the pin.

Keep or Trade 5/5

The Precision Pro NX10 is definitely a keeper. From the first impression to using the device I was impressed. I felt I was using a top quality device, and although not perfect it did deliver a quality experience.

Conclusion

The Precision Pro NX10 is a quality device that delivers in performance as well. The option to customize the skin makes it unique in a rangefinder market that is pretty much all the same. With a mid range price you can get all the performance and options as the big names give you. Plus free batteries!

 

Final Score 28/30

Precision Pro NX10 - Official MGS Forum Review by ChitownM2

Intro

First off I wanted to say thank you to MGS and Precision Pro for giving me the opportunity to review the new NX10 Rangefinder.  This will be my third review for MGS as I was lucky enough to be selected to review the Hogan VKTR+ hybrid in fall of 2020 and the Maxfli Tour balls in fall of 2021.  I was excited to be chosen for this test since my rangefinder is by far the oldest thing in my bag.  

As a 20 handicap golfer, my game is definitely a work in progress.  I’m 42 years old and have been golfing since my teens but never really took it seriously until the last couple years. I'm fortunate enough to be able to play a round most weekends and play in a 9 hole league on Monday nights which ended a couple weeks ago.   Since I have a pretty limited amount of time for golf, I end up treating my rounds as a sort of competitive practice for myself.  It’s good in that I'm getting out enough I see glimmers of my potential, but I know that without actual dedication to a routine practice schedule I'll never achieve the scores I'd like to shoot.  

On the course I use a variety of different devices for getting my distances.  The primary one I use is my Bushnell Tour V2 which I've had since it was new back in 2008 or 2009.  It's the "standard" model with no slope capabilities.  I use it on all par 3s and every approach shot where I have an expectation of hitting to the green.  I also have a Garmin S40 watch that I use when I don't have a direct line of sight to the flag (say in the trees or the next fairway over ) or on par 5 holes where I'm trying to decide what club to use for my 2nd shot based on what it will leave me to the green.  Finally, I'm an Arccos user and will often use their app on my phone if I want to know what it will take to carry some water or a particular trap from wherever I may be.  
Going into the review I was targeting two items to evaluate.  The first being how much easier/faster a 15 year newer rangefinder locks onto pins and secondly, how helpful the slope function really is. 
 

First Impressions (5 of 5)

I received the rangefinder and was immediately impressed.  The packaging is very solid and visually appealing.  It is exactly what you've come to expect from other high end electronic devices like cell phones.   

Precision Pro was generous enough to offer each of the testers their choice of 2 custom skins for the rangefinder which I think is a great touch because it allows us to customize the device to our tastes.  The devices shipped to us with one of our choices pre-installed in lieu of the standard skin and the second shipped in the retail package.  In addition to the rangefinder, the NX10 comes with a handy carrying case and a paper copy of the instruction manual which is something I really appreciate in 2022 since inserting a piece of paper telling you to go download it somewhere seems to be the norm.  Also included is a 10% off coupon for a future purchase as well as some stickers and a microfiber for cleaning the lenses.  Overall, I think they've included everything you could need so you aren't stuck spending more money to buy additional accessories.  

Right out of the box I felt like the NX10 has just the right amount of heft to make it easy to keep stable in your hand without being heavy.  It also picks up the flags extremely quickly and provides some haptic feedback to let you know you've hit the flag.  Distances to objects shot from my yard were spot on and within 1 yard of my older Bushnell.

Aesthetics (5 of 5)

As already mentioned, I’m a big fan of the interchangeable skins for this rangefinder.  This is probably one of the few and most fun customization options being offered by anyone in the accessory space that I’m aware of.  The side skin fits securely to the device and is held in place by magnets so it can be easily swapped,but I never had any issues with the skin inadvertently coming loose during my time using the device.  The front skin (around the lens & laser) is held in place by two hex screws and the tool to remove them is included in the package which is a nice touch.  I had no trouble swapping either of the skins; the side can be done in seconds, while the front takes less than 5 minutes from start to finish.

As for the other attributes of the rangefinder, it’s standard in every other way and that is a good thing.  It fits comfortably in my hand and feels solid while using it.  Build quality is top notch and I’m sure that if treated properly, I’ll get a decade of use out of this just like my previous Bushnell. 

The Numbers (5 of 5)

I ended up playing 6 rounds with the rangefinder along with a range session and used it extensively during those times.  Not once did it ever return a number that made me second guess it.  Every distance it produced was within 1 yard of the number my old Bushnell Tour V2 gave and consistent with what my S40 watch & Arccos were telling me.  I will say my local range should pick one up and use it to update the distances they have posted in each hitting bay .  

Living in Illinois I don’t get to play any courses with big elevation changes but for the few holes where it mattered, the slope function did prove useful.  There were a few occasions where I thought the hole was further up-hill than it really was and probably would have clubbed up unnecessarily if the slope reading hadn’t told me that it was only adding 4 or 5 yards.

On-Course (5 of 5)

As a player that is accustomed to using a laser rangefinder, the transition to using the NX10 was instantaneous.  My pre-shot routine was exactly the same and I was able to keep the device in the same location in my bag since the size was very similar to my old unit.

The overall button layout is intuitive and I was able to find the “ON” button without fumbling or looking.

The Good, the bad, the in between (3 of 5)

There is a lot to love with this rangefinder.  It’s easy to use, feels great in your hand, provides accurate readings and is a fantastic value at $280.  With that said, it is not perfect.  The built in magnets are powerful as advertised, but perhaps not as strong as I’d like them to be.  Late last season I bought a case for my Bushnell that includes two magnets as I was envious of that feature on newer models, but after 2 rounds I found that the magnets on the strap were not powerful enough and had the rangefinder fall off the cart twice after driving over some large bumps at speed.  Those magnets are probably twice as powerful as the ones on the NX10 so I don’t have a ton of confidence that it would never fall off and get damaged.   

I also have two other minor gripes with the NX10.  The first is the lack of indication on whether you have hit the pin.  My old bushnell used to display a ring around the pin when you had hit the flag rather than a tree or other object in the background.  

 

The second item is the lack of a loop or other option to tether the device that my Bushnell had. It seems trivial, but I’ve had a long strap connected to it since the beginning and it makes it easier to grab out of a bag and/or catch it when it starts sliding off the passenger seat while riding in the cart.

Finally, while it doesn’t affect me personally, if you play competitively in events where the slope function is not permitted, it can be turned off, but it is not as apparent to other players that it has been disabled as it is on devices from other manufacturers.  

Play it or Trade it? (5 of 5)

For me, the Precision Pro NX10 will definitely be going in my bag.  It does everything that the device it is replacing does and then some.  The few negatives I have are really just nit-picks or a non-issue for me and are far outweighed by the positives and the style it brings to my bag.

Conclusion

The Precision Pro NX10 is a great rangefinder for the cost and offers dozens of options for customization. It works as expected and is very accurate and although it isn’t perfect, I couldn’t imagine paying double for a bigger name brand device that does the same thing.

Final Score (28 of 30)

 

 

I really love that MGS gets these opportunities to share with our golfing community. Thank you for your hard work on this great forum.

About me and my golf:

• I play golf in the Northeast which means I get about 6 months of consistent golf but I fit in some winter rounds if the weather is right. I always say, “I’ll play in the wind, cold or rain but none of them at the same time.”

• I have been seriously golfing since 2011. I started at age 15 and played almost every day of the summer that year and then stopped and only played a handful of times in the 25 years after. Now I play about 4 times a week and try to practice frequently but I play more than practice often.

• I’m fairly analytical and have always strived for proper mechanics and good ball striking; Self taught??? with help from books, forums and youtube videos. I am pretty athletic with good body awareness so I have been able to generate decent speed in the past but father time is slowing me down a little. Usually if I am having swing problems I can get a "youtube lesson" and see what I am doing and correct it.

 

Review objectives:

• I will be testing the Precision Pro NX10 against my current Bushnell V4 and the phone gps. 

• I use a Bushnell V4 and Golfshot GPS app for yardages. 98% of the time I use V4 for my yardages. GPS for layups, blind shots and overhead view of unfamiliar courses. I will compare the speed of picking up the flag and differences in distances between the NX10 and V4. Also whether or not the slope is better than my guess work on club selection. I’m also very interested in the optical quality and stability when lasering flags.

• I will keep the NX10 in the bag if it is quick and easy to use and provides a better user experience. The slope will probably win me over though. The V4 is fairly generic and straight forward unit and could easily be bested.

I am hope this unit has some interesting surprises in functionality

 

First Impressions:

• The packaging appears attractive, well thought out and with nice graphics.
• The box was easy to open and protected the device more than adequately with foam.
• The unit feels lighter than the current Bushnell V4 I use 
• Carrying case is very stout and would easily protect the device if the bag was handled roughly

NX10 Review:

Out of the gate the NX10 was a joy to use. It seemed a little light in the hands initially when I got it out of the box but after weighing it compared to my V4, it was actually heavier. My consensus was that I was used to using a rangefinder that had a silicone sleeve on it which gave it a different feel. One of the things I noticed right away was how fast it locked on to targets. I would barely pull it out of the sleeve and it was vibrating while locking on to whatever it was pointed at in your hands. This was really nice but the one caveat is the acquisition button. The button was very touchy and engaged very easily which really wasn't a big deal with the performance, just the aesthetics of the button. I would have liked to have a little more positive feel on the button but that's my preference. One of the more appreciated abilities of the NX10 was that it was very sensitive to what you were shooting at. Much more sensitive than my V4.  The targets were easily to see, and the laser  locked onto just about everything you pointed at. Switching to tournament mode was a slide of a button quick and easy and yards and meters are of course available.

 

The magnetic cart holder built-in to the unit was surprisingly strong. I didn't get to use it in action but tried it on a cart that was available. Also, the ability to change the skins will be nice for people who want to personalize the unit. Changing the skins is easy, just two Allen head screws (wrench was also provided) and the side is attached via magnets. I wasn't too interested in the offerings for skins but you can make your own personal skin on the website if you are into that. I would have liked a silicone skin option for more grip.

 

Another nice quality of the NX10 was the battery door. The battery door on my V4 screws and unscrews with precision threads which at times are very difficult to line up. This precision may be able to keep more water out of the unit but I prefer the slide off cover like the NX10. An added benefit with the NX10 are free lifetime batteries and by the looks of it so far you won't need to use that very often.

 

The website touts high definition optics and I believe that they deliver. Much better than my current unit. I have used it to look ahead at golfers in front of me to see what's going on and it was very clear, this clarity is very nice. I really appreciate that part of it. This is one of the features that makes this unit a keeper. I did however find it slightly awkward to look at the slope yardages with my eye against the unit. The display of the slope was at the upper right hand side of the optics and strained my eye to look at it. You would think that the optic is small enough that it would be unlikely but it is a small thing that I noticed. Normal yardage, battery indicator and target acquisition circle was very clear and easy to see.

 

 

Very difficult to record through the optics through a phone.

 

Overall, the unit met or exceeded all expectations. I look forward to putting it in play on a regular basis. As far as a laser rangefinder this unit had no cons, just minor issues like the slope display location in the optics and the, for lack of a better term, cheapish feeling button. The NX10 performed flawlessly in all the normal duties of a rangefinder and excelled in some like target acquisition and optics.

 

Looks & Feel (out of 10 points) : 8

Setup (out of 15 points) : 10

Accuracy (out of 15 points) : 15

On-Course ( out of 30 points) : 28

Play it or Trade it? (out of 20 points): 19

 

 

On 8/20/2022 at 4:20 PM, ChitownM2 said:

If anyone has any questions or there is something you'd like me to test, let me know

I’m not sure how you would test this but I have an idea…

How does the rangefinder do as the battery gets low, how does it warn you that you need to change batteries?

PP’s free batteries for life is awesome. And I just ordered another for my old NX 7. Nothing worse than having it die mid round. I speak from experience. Yeah I know there is a little gauge in the view finder. Mine has three bars. But honestly it goes from 2 to 1 to 0 back to 1 or 2 alternating all the time. I couldn’t be sure I needed a new battery if it’s at 0 but working and is back up to 1 or 2 a hole later. Somehow I don’t think PP wants everyone requesting a battery at 21 bar… (but maybe they do). Well it finally went out.  Mid round. Looking uphill at a flag I could barely see.  Oh well. 
 

Anyway - you might try to find an old battery and use it. Hopefully it’s old enough it would give you some different readings and experiences. Most range finders use the same kind.

from my experience the other day I also question if it is as accurate as the battery dies.  With less power does it do as well shooting out the laser. I assume there is a minimum power level after which is just shuts off. But it seemed hinky at the end.  
 

Also, since I’m on a roll - how does it perform in the rain.  Does it fog up? Ever shut down?  Bush Ellis are notorious for dying in the rain with moisture getting in.  So you’d have to be willing to get wet…

 

2 hours ago, WaffleHouseTour said:

I’m not sure how you would test this but I have an idea…

How does the rangefinder do as the battery gets low, how does it warn you that you need to change batteries?

PP’s free batteries for life is awesome. And I just ordered another for my old NX 7. Nothing worse than having it die mid round. I speak from experience. Yeah I know there is a little gauge in the view finder. Mine has three bars. But honestly it goes from 2 to 1 to 0 back to 1 or 2 alternating all the time. I couldn’t be sure I needed a new battery if it’s at 0 but working and is back up to 1 or 2 a hole later. Somehow I don’t think PP wants everyone requesting a battery at 21 bar… (but maybe they do). Well it finally went out.  Mid round. Looking uphill at a flag I could barely see.  Oh well. 
 

Anyway - you might try to find an old battery and use it. Hopefully it’s old enough it would give you some different readings and experiences. Most range finders use the same kind.

from my experience the other day I also question if it is as accurate as the battery dies.  With less power does it do as well shooting out the laser. I assume there is a minimum power level after which is just shuts off. But it seemed hinky at the end.  
 

Also, since I’m on a roll - how does it perform in the rain.  Does it fog up? Ever shut down?  Bush Ellis are notorious for dying in the rain with moisture getting in.  So you’d have to be willing to get wet…

 

What I do is order a spare battery from precision pro and keep it in the bag for these types of issues. When it gets down to 1 bar I just swap it out. I love my NX7 Pro.

 

MdGolfHacker 

3 hours ago, WaffleHouseTour said:

I’m not sure how you would test this but I have an idea…

How does the rangefinder do as the battery gets low, how does it warn you that you need to change batteries?

 

I'm not sure how I'd test that either.  My bushnell does use the same battery but I put a fresh one in at the start of the season so it's probably going to be good for like 3 more years.  Since the first time my battery died on the course, I've always just kept an extra battery in the bag.  

Battery life is an interesting topic though.  I'm betting that the battery life in this will be a lot shorter than my old bushnell.  The haptic feedback motor probably uses a ton more energy than just the LCD screen on my old one.  I think I've had that one for like 14 years or so and I'm fairly confident that this was the 3rd battery I've put into it (not counting the one it came with).  There were some lean years in there where I didn't golf much but nonetheless the batteries in that one seemed to last forever.  If I get a season out of each battery in this one I think that would be acceptable.

As to your experience with the battery range going up and down, there really isn't a good way to measure remaining life in these types of batteries.  My understanding is the device just measures the voltage it is receiving and then tries to estimate a percentage based on that voltage.  They are terribly inaccurate based on personal experience with other devices.  I have some smart home sensors that also use the same size battery and one of them has been telling me for 16 months that it's at 5% and needs to be replaced but yet it still works.  This method is also very susceptible to temperature as that messes with the battery and the voltage output.  The one in my garage door sensing whether it's open or closed dropped into the red during the polar vortex but then went back up to full a month later when we had a 50° day.  

Writing this post made me realize that I forgot to register my device so I just went ahead and did that.  The card that was included has a QR code so it was pretty simple, but I think that all 3 QR codes are the same and that by registering, I also just requested another battery.  If so, apologies to PP for asking for a battery I don't need, but I will say that the process was super easy.  Just name, address and serial # and it looks like they will ship you a new one.  I can see this being a super convenient feature going forward as long as you can remember to request the battery before it dies on the course.  

Thanks for the heads up @ChitownM2 I need to register mine as well. 

Great start guys, I am currently in the market and like @ChitownM2 I use my range finder for par 3's and approach shots, typically use arccos if I am looking for a specific landing area or don't have a view.

Currently I have a Bushnell V3 Jolt. Bought it used and gets the job done. What I do like about it is when it locks onto the pin it jolts, and the flagstick gets circled. It is slowly breaking down and takes several trys to get locked onto the pin now. 

My question is (long winded) what does this do to let you know you have the pin and not hitting the pine tree behind it?

24 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Great start guys, I am currently in the market and like @ChitownM2 I use my range finder for par 3's and approach shots, typically use arccos if I am looking for a specific landing area or don't have a view.

Currently I have a Bushnell V3 Jolt. Bought it used and gets the job done. What I do like about it is when it locks onto the pin it jolts, and the flagstick gets circled. It is slowly breaking down and takes several trys to get locked onto the pin now. 

My question is (long winded) what does this do to let you know you have the pin and not hitting the pine tree behind it?

It doesn't "know." Hopefully you have some idea what the distance is using GPS (yours or on the cart), physical 100-150-200 yardage markers and/or sprinkler heads - so you know when the rangefinder has truly locked on to the pin-flag. Unless there are trees very close behind the pin, you usually know without any reference IME as the discrepancy will be 50 yards give or take or more, but I did get fooled by a mound behind a pin once in 3 years. Otherwise it's always been obvious to me when my rangefinder has locked on the pin/flag - and I will usually lock on 2-3 times to be sure.

And on par 3's, it's pretty common for 2 players to shoot the pin. If they match, good to go.

1 hour ago, Lacassem said:

Great start guys, I am currently in the market and like @ChitownM2 I use my range finder for par 3's and approach shots, typically use arccos if I am looking for a specific landing area or don't have a view.

Currently I have a Bushnell V3 Jolt. Bought it used and gets the job done. What I do like about it is when it locks onto the pin it jolts, and the flagstick gets circled. It is slowly breaking down and takes several trys to get locked onto the pin now. 

My question is (long winded) what does this do to let you know you have the pin and not hitting the pine tree behind it?

As Middler mentioned, it doesn't have that same feature as the older bushnells did (my Tour V2 also has that circle around the flag logo), but I haven't found it to be a big problem yet.  I can usually tell just by the reading whether it is accurate or not as there is usually a pretty big yardage difference between what I'm expecting the flat to be at and what I may hit behind it.  I could see it being a problem though if you aren't also using a GPS watch and aren't in the fairway with yardage markers to use as a reference though.  

Interesting conversation between @Middlerand @ChitownM2. Today was the first time using it that I was having some difficulties locking on to the flag, and had to double check the distance because it seemed a little off of what I was expecting. It vibrates when it gets a yardage not only when it is on the flag.

This is what I see with my NX7 Pro, I assume the NX10 is similar. And even my inexpensive NX7 “jolts” when it locks on.

On 9/5/2022 at 3:07 AM, Middler said:

This is what I see with my NX7 Pro, I assume the NX10 is similar. And even my inexpensive NX7 “jolts” when it locks on.

Yeah the NX10 is basically the same.  I tried to get a picture of what we actually see through the viewfinder, but it was just impossible to get it to come out clearly so I pulled this from the NX10 product page.

My final review is posted.  If anyone has any questions please ask away!

I'll continue to provide some updates as I finish out the last 2-3 months of the season here in Chicago.

I was looking at the NX10 product page yesterday and it appears they have now added colleges/universities to the skin options available.  If they release a PSU one, that will definitely be added to the rotation along with the Chicago hot dog / italian beef one I'm currently using!

https://www.precisionprogolf.com/product/nx10/#

Also, it didn't fit into the review but I did end up getting a battery sent out to me by Precision Pro since I filled out the registration form which seems to also double as the battery replacement request.  It ended up taking a little over a week to receive it but was easy & painless.  Definitely a nice touch which saves me a trip to the hardware store to buy a specialty battery since the CR2 size isn't stocked at your typical convenience store.  I'll try to remember to report back here when the battery dies, but if it's more than a year from now then I can't make any promises.  FWIW, the battery display is still showing 4/4 bars which is to be expected given it's only had 2 months of use.

Played two more rounds yesterday with the PP and it worked great.  Second 18 was on a course I've never played before and is built on top of an old landfill.  It has quite a bit of elevation change so the slope factor was much more pronounced and helpful.  

My playing partner also has a Bushnell Tour V2 that he still uses and he was surprised at how much faster my new PP locked on to the target but he also noticed that it shuts off the display much faster.  He shot the distance with the V2 then the PP then we discussed how fast it locked on and how the PP doesn't have the ring around the flag  to let you know you hit the flag.  At that point he had forgotten the number checked the PP but it had turned off but his V2 was still displaying the distance probably a good minute later.  Not a big deal but I have to admit that has happened to me before where I shot the distance and then get distracted by someone and forget the number by the time I get back to my cart to select a club.

 

Side note:. I shot an 83 in the morning round which as a 20 handicap was a personal best by 6 strokes

I got out for 36 holes on Friday 10/14 and then another round this Saturday with the PP.  I did have an issue early Friday morning where the battery bar was displaying only 1 bar and then it was giving me weird numbers.  I had a 167 yard approach that I shot 4 times and it gave me distances of 8 yards, 166, 9 and then 167 and then it wouldn't give me a reading at all (like the battery had died).  I'm guessing it was due to the cold weather as it was only in the 30s when we teed off and I'm guessing that it worked OK at the beginning because it was kept indoors overnight and had residual heat but by the time I got to that hole it was at the same temp as the outdoors.  By the time I got to the next hole it was working fine and continued to work fine the rest of the day with the battery bar returning to full when we started the second 18 after lunch.  

Also performed flawlessly this past Saturday but we had some unusual 78 degree weather so the cold wasn't an issue.  Guess this will be something to keep an eye on as I plan to play as long as I can this fall here in Chicago and am not afraid of some cold weather as long as it's dry and not crazy windy.  

For anybody interested it looks like PP is offering a limited edition cover for the upcoming Masters....

https://precisionprogolf.com/products/nx10-custom-skins?variant=44741287379217&utm_source=Precision+Pro+Master+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Master's+Design+Launch+Email+%232+(01GW7VPKM4E9FRN5Q32AV2W31X)&_kx=TnOE5VF8GnwljnQf5uYZNwTSAgUVMbgk_vHmzLeITtc%3D.PKR4qw

For anyone still following this thread, just wanted to provide an update...it's been about 9.5 months since we received the rangefinder and I'm still on 3 out of 4 bars for battery life according to the unit.  Granted it kept it indoors over the winter and it didn't see any use between late November and March but definitely still going strong on the original battery.  I'll try to remember to do an update ~Aug 13 as that will be the 1 yr mark but I'm pretty confident it will make it that far on the original.

Getting close to putting things away for the winter and want to report back that the range finder is still going strong on the original battery.  Still at 3 of 4 bars....I played about 25 rounds this season plus I use it at the range to get more precise distances to the targets.

Thanks for all the hard work you put into these opportunities!!

This would be the best! Day after my Bushnell Pro XE was stolen when I ran inside to the restroom at the turn.

I have been giving the apple watch apps a go.  Hole 19, Tag and now the Grint (best of the 3 IMO). Would love to compare against a range finder!

I currently only use a GPS range finder that only gives distance to green.  I would love to test a range finder that gives distance to exact target to see how it improves my game.

I currently use gps on my phone but every time I go to use it, I have to unlock my phone and enter the app again.  I’d love to try a rangefinder but haven’t taken the leap yet.  I’m currently using the Golfshot App and love certain parts of it but hat the logging in all the time.  Does anyone know how to fix this on the app?  As a relatively new golfer, knowing the distance gives me confidence to take a full swing with the right club.  When I’m unsure what club to use my shots reflect it.

I’ve been using 18Birdies since I started golf and just switched to testing rangefinders to get more aggressive on my short shots. Unfortunately Amazon prime day hit me and I’ve found myself with a few budget rangefinders in my bag. Went from 4 units to 1 and so far pleased with the gogogo sport vpro. My only issue is speed to lock on to the flag. Really takes the confidence out of accuracy when your scanning for the flag 10x. Would be interested in comparing a high end Vs a budget rangefinder and sharing my results. 

Having a weaker than normal approach game this year, the rangefinder would help, maybe

 

I’m needing a upgrade from using markers on the courses I play in the area to modern tech.  I would appreciate a opportunity to be a tester!

Love to try a precision Range finder.  I have been using a golf Buddy Watch.  Thanks for the opportunity.

 

Please add me to the potential winning test candidates! My current laser has seen better days.

thanks for the opportunity!

I'd love to test this item. I am currently using an old Bushnell hybrid (rangefinder/gps). The only problem with that unit is the GPS would drain the battery in nine holes. I used the GPS function only twice. Pure rangefinder since then. The thing might be 20 years old now, I have had it so long I don't remember when I purchased it.

I’m looking to replace Wosports rangefinder. It’s pretty useless in rain and fog, but the other it was rendered worthless from the wind borne spray from a sprinkler. 

Curious how this compares to my Garmin watch.  Specifically if the extra accuracy is worth it.

Don't currently use a rangefinder but would love to test this ne.

Been in market for new rangefinder coming off pretty well worn older model. Would love to review.

I  would like to compare it to my older Leupold model.  

I am willing to try something new. I use a range finder my dad used 25 years ago.

I signed-up for this one. I’m currently still using a Bushnell Tour V2. I think it’s about 12 years old and still solid. I have to replace the battery a few times a year, but the device itself has been exceptional even in the PacificNorthwest weather. There are better displays in todays rangefinders, but I have a lot of golfing friends who are unhappy with the durability of todays products. I know at some point I will need to replace my current device, so i would love an opportunity to be a tester for me, and to offer information to the overall community. Thanks for the opportunity!

I woul love to test one of these. I don't have one to compare, sorry.

 

Would love to compare against my bushnell with slope since precision pro is a tested proven product.

Would love to be a tester and put it up against my Bushnell Pro. Precision Pro has a great reputation as a great device. Bushnell is starting to get overpriced. It seems after about a few years the Bushnell starts to lose its exactness. Hopefully the Precision Pro will last longer. I am looking for great Optics in a Rangefinder.

I current use an older Rangefinder plus my Shot Scope GPS watch to determine club selection.  Use Shot Scope to determine front/middle/back pin locations and then zero-in to determine distance with my range finder. 

Good luck everyone, amazing products made by precision pro. Tired of using GPS tracked ranges, would be great to try a real scope

Have not used a range finder since using ShotScope. NX10 would be a nice comparsion. Select ME.

I have a basic Garmin which is helpful but this will give more accurate pin data. Also I can see using it on the range to test distances and club gapping.