Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder

Golf Rangefinder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:25:32 +0000

Our Review Summary of the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder is based on our research of user reviews across multiple websites. We look for commonly mentioned pros and cons so that we can provide an accurate representation of the device. We also calculate a GRS Score based based on user ratings to help when making comparisons between golf rangefinders.

Keep in mind that there are two versions of the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500: the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition and the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Slope. The only difference between the two is that the Tournament Edition does not include the slope measurement and is legal for use in competitions that have established a local rule allowing distance measuring devices. The slope model measures +/- one degree of angle, and compensated range, based upon ball trajectory and type of club used, but is not legal for use in competition.

Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder GRS Score: 9.24 out of 10 (133 reviews)

Most Mentioned Pros:

Easy to use
Displays yardages fast
No membership or subscription fees
No downloads needed, one button operation
Durable and comes with a carrying case
7x Magnification (can also be used for hunting)
Accurate and can be used to measure any visible target
No searching for satellites, just point and click!
Adjustable eyepiece
Automatically seeks the pin for you despite all the landscapes in the background

Most Mentioned Cons:

Pricey, compared to GPS devices
Requires a steady hand. Some users have difficulty holding the device steady enough so that it can scan and calculate the yardages. However, most were able to get it down with some practice.
Bulky

Laser rangefinders are extremely accurate and Bushnell has been leading the way for years in creating the top golf rangefinders. Compared with GPS devices, the features my be limited, but if accuracy if your main concern, laser is the way to go.

– Slope Edition

– Tournament Edition

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Golf Rangefinder News on March 4, 2010

Golf Rangefinder — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:10:05 +0000

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. Files Suit to Defend TBR® Patent – PR Web
February 19, 2010

Leupold, the maker of several popular golf rangefinders, has sued Bushnell, the company that has dominated this market, for a patent infringement. The suit relates to Leupold’s True Ballistic Range® technology (TBR®) and alleges that Bushnell’s sales of range-finders incorporating Angle Range Compensation™ (ARC™) infringes upon a Leupold patent. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds.
USPTO Affirms Invalidity of Claims in ‘093 Patent Case – The Open Press
February 24, 2010

Speaking of Patent infringement cases… this is really a wierd one that sounds like it turned out the right way. A victory for iGolf I guess.

Golf Rangefinder News on March 4, 2010 is a post from: The Golf Rangefinder Shop

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Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder GRS Score: 9.24 out of 10 (133 reviews)

Golf Rangefinder News on March 4, 2010