Ashley Rosa Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hi, I am looking into purchasing a golf rangefinder. How does this piece of equipment determine the slope and change the distance based on that? Nikon Coolshot 20 Nikon 8397 Aculon TecTecTec VPRO500 Bushnell Tour V3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 You missed a great one which is NX7 Pro. You'll find it numerous threads on here about the quality of the device. They also have a special savings for MGS members and a lifetime battery supply. I've had expensive ones like the Nikon and cheap ones like Litehouse. The Nikon was quick and easy target acquisition but expensive, the Litehouse was a cheap POS and would always give me different numbers - my wife hated it since it was difficult to acquire the pin. In terms of the slope I can't tell you how the programming works just that it does. On my NX7 Pro, in Mode 2 it will give me the 'straight' distance as well as a separate number for the 'elevated' distance. It also has quick acquisition of the target and vibrates when it acquires the pin. romeopapazulu, bens197 and GB13 3 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 NX7 Pro. I was fortunate enough to demo and write up a review for it. There were six of us in total and collectively, there was overwhelming support in favor for this unit.This is the best value product for line of sight rangefinders, it’s worth it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I would suggest the Presicion Pro NX7 Pro but if you are dead set on one of the four you listed, I would go with the Nikon Coolshot 20. The other Nikon and Busnell are okay too but stay away from the TecTecTec! Slope is measured by taking the elevation change between the rangefinder and the pin. It then takes the number and adjusts up and down depending on the elevation change. If it is 150 yards away and 15 feet uphill, it will give you a reading around 157 yards. If it is 150 yards and downhill 15 feet, it will read 143 yards. Quote Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensinsa Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 vote for Presicion Pro NX7 Pro . Read the review here: Precision NX7 Pro Laser Rangefinder review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Another vote for the NX7 Pro. Mr. 82 1 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson153 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I was also a tester for the Precision Pro NX7 and can’t recommend it enough. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Mr. 82 1 Quote CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 9:04 AM, tony@CIC said: You missed a great one which is NX7 Pro. You'll find it numerous threads on here about the quality of the device. They also have a special savings for MGS members and a lifetime battery supply. I've had expensive ones like the Nikon and cheap ones like Litehouse. The Nikon was quick and easy target acquisition but expensive, the Litehouse was a cheap POS and would always give me different numbers - my wife hated it since it was difficult to acquire the pin. In terms of the slope I can't tell you how the programming works just that it does. On my NX7 Pro, in Mode 2 it will give me the 'straight' distance as well as a separate number for the 'elevated' distance. It also has quick acquisition of the target and vibrates when it acquires the pin. Not much more to add to Tony's comment. I recently purchased the NX7 Pro and I've been very pleased with it. IMO it matches the big name - expensive brands for at least $100 less. Mr. 82 1 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrecisionProGolf Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 We would agree with the NX7 Pro recommendations Golfspy_CG2, STUDque and GB13 2 1 Quote Precision Pro Golf Use Discount Code MYGOLFSPY20 for $20 OFF. #swingwithconfidence #hitmoregreens www.precisionprogolf.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, PrecisionProGolf said: We would agree with the NX7 Pro recommendations It is totally legit and probably the best quality/value rangefinder out there. Anything new for 2019 you can tease us with? Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I really like my NX7 Pro. However, I have noticed a couple of times recently that it might be sensitive to cold weather. Meaning that the read-outs are weird. For example... I (think) recall seeing something like 7.5 or maybe 6.3. After a short while and as temps warmed a bit the LRF worked as usual. I'm guessing when the temps are low 40's it effects the units internals. Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 hour ago, PlaidJacket said: I really like my NX7 Pro. However, I have noticed a couple of times recently that it might be sensitive to cold weather. Meaning that the read-outs are weird. For example... I (think) recall seeing something like 7.5 or maybe 6.3. After a short while and as temps warmed a bit the LRF worked as usual. I'm guessing when the temps are low 40's it effects the units internals. Had the same result a couple of times. Once when there was a light precip/fog, the other time it was cold - maybe mid 40"s other that that it has worked flawlessly. Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrecisionProGolf Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: It is totally legit and probably the best quality/value rangefinder out there. Anything new for 2019 you can tease us with? We shall see Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Precision Pro Golf Use Discount Code MYGOLFSPY20 for $20 OFF. #swingwithconfidence #hitmoregreens www.precisionprogolf.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrecisionProGolf Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 hours ago, PlaidJacket said: I really like my NX7 Pro. However, I have noticed a couple of times recently that it might be sensitive to cold weather. Meaning that the read-outs are weird. For example... I (think) recall seeing something like 7.5 or maybe 6.3. After a short while and as temps warmed a bit the LRF worked as usual. I'm guessing when the temps are low 40's it effects the units internals. 1 hour ago, tony@CIC said: Had the same result a couple of times. Once when there was a light precip/fog, the other time it was cold - maybe mid 40"s other that that it has worked flawlessly. The cold/adverse conditions will affect an older battery like that for sure. Here's the link to our free battery replacement service to save y'all the search. Mr. 82 and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Precision Pro Golf Use Discount Code MYGOLFSPY20 for $20 OFF. #swingwithconfidence #hitmoregreens www.precisionprogolf.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, PrecisionProGolf said: The cold/adverse conditions will affect an older battery like that for sure. Here's the link to our free battery replacement service to save y'all the search. Not a problem. Good to know. I appreciate the battery offer but if I don't have one here already I can grab one tomorrow at Walgreens or something. I'm enjoying the NX7 Pro very much. Thanks tony@CIC 1 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsofnii Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I love my Bushnell Tour V2 (does not have slope). It only tells me straight line distance, so if I'm going up or down hill, I just consider what club would get me there if it were flat, then add or subtract based on what my eyes tell my brain. It has the jolt that vibrates when you're locked on. It will pick up pins and anything reflective really. If the flag is down, I'll just shoot at the people on the green I trust it more than my Garmin watch, but that does a decent job of giving me front/middle/back yardages to the green. I use both. Still a 19/20hcp, go figure Quote RADspeed 10.5, Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0s Bio Cell 3/4w, PXV 6.0s; AMP 3h 19deg Aldila RIP R. Bio Cell 4h 22.5deg PXV R. 2021/22 T200 5-7, T100 8-P (bent 1deg strong), LZ 5.5 CBX-2 50/11 ATV 56/16deg Impact No.3 Align putter Caddie for tracking. Pro V1X balls Previous forum tests: 2019: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus 4 grips, Lynx Black Cat 5-PW. 2020: LX5 Watch. 2021: Impact #3 Align putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_hill Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) i think various types of rangefinder in market. which features you like much and which rangefinder is the best for you. if you mid level, or expart you must chose the right now. i prepare you nikon coolshot pro stabilized.see this site and chose the best. Edited July 4, 2019 by alex_hill mistake word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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