Callaway Diablo Octane Rangefinder Review

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Our Callaway Diablo Octane Rangefinder Review research put this model at the top of our list for a long time due to the features, price and performance. Before you buy though, you might want to take a look at the price on the Callaway XHot Rangefinder. It’s identical in size and features, but has a new color scheme AND the price has been similar to the Diablo Octane lately.

Callaway Diablo Octane User Rating: 4.60 Stars 4.60 out of 5 (159 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

If you want the most bang for your buck, the Diablo Octane deserves a very close look. The reviews are excellent and the price is reasonable. It has a Nikon lens and a 6x zoom in a stylish compact design. Almost all the reviews we read were extremely positive.

Most Mentioned Pros
(in order from high to low):
  • Easy to use
  • Size / weight
  • Accuracy
  • Quality
  • Fast
  • Improves game
  • Picks up pin distance even with background objects
  • Price
  • Scan mode
  • Exact yardages to anything you can see
  • Easy to read
  • Appearance
Most Mentioned Cons
(in order from high to low):
  • requires steady hands (both users who mentioned this gave it a 5 star rating anyway)
Callaway Diablo Octane Rangefinder Features and Specifications

In features, the Diablo Octane Rangefinder is almost identical to the highly successful Callaway LR550. Both carry the Nikon label, have 6x magnification, are waterproof and feature First Target Priority Mode, which aids in targeting the pin rather than the trees behind the green. However, the ratings on the Diablo Octane are higher than the LR550, which could be due to the red and black color scheme! The only difference we noted is a “new slim-stratic sleeve utilizes an independent bag clip that stabilizes to the eyelet of the Rangefinder”.

Callaway Diablo Octane
Slope No
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.7 in. x 5.1 in. x 1.5 in.
Weight 6.3 oz.
Battery 3 Volt CR2 Lithium
Battery Life N/A
Display LCD
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 550
Minimum Range 11
Notes 1/2 yard increments, NIKON'S FIRST TARGET PRIORITY MODE Ranges smallest object (like the pin) in field of view..
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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