Leupold PinCaddie Review

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Our Leupold PinCaddie review didn’t ever happen because we didn’t get enough user feedback. This model was Leupold’s first entry into the budget-friendly category.

Leupold PinCaddie User Rating: 4.30 Stars 4.30 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Leupold PinCaddie Notable Features
  • 6x magnification
  • PinHunter Technology filters out background trees etc.
  • Scan mode makes it much easier to acquire your target.
  • It’s USGA legal when the local rule is in effect.
  • Budget-friendly.
Leupold PinCaddie Features and Specifications
Leupold PinCaddie
Slope No
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.8 in. x 1.6 in. x 4.3 in.
Weight 6.8 oz.
Battery CR-2 Lithium
Battery Life 7,000+ Actuations
Display LCD (black)
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 250+
Minimum Range N/A
Notes Pins with prisms can be ranged up to 600 yards. Unit can be set to measure in yards or meters.
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Leupold GX-2i Review

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The biggest difference between the Leupold GX-2i and its predecessor, the GX-2 is the DNA engine inside that makes it faster and more precise.

Leupold GX-2i User Rating: 4.14 Stars 4.14 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Leupold rangefinders are always strong performers, but the what we love about their slope models are the extra features. We figure if you’re going to break the rules by having slope, you might as well enjoy it! Leupold’s TGR (True Golf Range) uses distance, slope, altitude and temperature to calculate how far a shot will really play. Although we think this is pretty slick technology, it’s not for everyone, as it requires manual input of temperature and altitude.

Leupold GX-2i Features and Specifications
Leupold GX-2i
Slope Yes
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.75 in. x 1.5 in. x 4 in.
Weight 6.2 oz.
Battery CR-2 Lithium
Battery Life 6,000 Actuations
Display monochrome LCD
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 800
Minimum Range N/A
Notes Slope plus club selection, and distance calculations based on temperature and slope.
USGA Compliant (local rule) No
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Garmin Approach S2 Review

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'Garmin Approach S2'

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Our Garmin Approach S2 Review will be available as soon as we get some customer feedback on the latest golf watch from Garmin. If the success of the previous two offerings from Garmin are any indication, the Approach S2 is likely to be found on or near the top of our ratings leaderboard in no time.

Garmin Approach S2 User Rating: 4.41 Stars 4.41 out of 5 (924 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The Garmin Approach S2 should hit the sweet spot with both price and features for many users. Like the Garmin S3, the S2 will have distances to doglegs and layups, as well as the digital scorecard. It does not include the touchscreen or manual pin positioning, but the price difference will make that an easy choice for many golfers.

Garmin Approach S2 Features and Specifications
Garmin Approach S2
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life 8 hrs / 3 wks
Battery rechargeable Li-ion
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.7 in. x 1.8 in. x .6 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1"
Resolution 64 x 32
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight 1.8 oz.
Rainproof waterproof to 10 meter
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No*
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Available in several colors. Clock and alarm, plus odometer when in GPS mode.
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Best Golf Rangefinder 2013

Our Best Golf Rangefinder 2013 list currently includes GPS and laser rangefinders that were released in 2013. If you are interested in seeing our top picks overall, check out our picks for Best Golf Rangefinder.

Top Laser Golf Rangefinders New in 2013

  1. Bushnell Tour V3 – Read Full Review
    We like the addition of “Jolt” technology that causes the unit to vibrate when it locks onto the target. This should be a big help to users who struggle to know when they are seeing the correct distance.
  2. Callaway XHot – Read Full Review
    Callaway laser rangefinders are hard to beat in price and performance. This one is almost exactly the same as the hugely successful Callaway Diablo Octane.
  3. Leupold GX-1i – Read Full Review
    A solid golf laser rangefinder with 6x magnification. Leupold GX-1i improves upon its predecessor, the GX-1, by improving the speed and accuracy of target acquisitions.
  4. Leupold GX-2i – Read Full Review
    If you’re looking for a laser rangefinder with Slope, we definitely recommend buying a Leupold. Like the GX-1i, this model improves speed and accuracy over its forerunner, the GX-2.

Other Laser Rangefinders New in 2013

  • Leupold PinCaddie – Read Review
    Leupold is adding an entry level laser rangefinder to their line of golf rangefinders, that should be significantly less expensive than their other models. Although it may lack some of the features that make other Leupold models easy to use, it’s still going to have the 6x magnification. If the street price ends up in the right range, experienced rangefinder users on a budget will be all over this model.

Top Golf GPS Devices Including Watches
New in 2013

  1. Bushnell Neo-X Watch – Read Full Review
    The smallest and most lightweight golf GPS watch is getting rave reviews!
  2. Garmin Approach S4 Golf Watch – Read Full Review
    This watch has all the features you could want PLUS it can receive texts, emails and notifications from your iPhone!
  3. GolfBuddy WT3 Golf Watch – Read Full Review
    This watch is a direct competitor with the Garmin Approach S2 (below), but has the bonus of being able to manually change the pin position. It does however weigh a little more.
  4. GolfBuddy VT3 (with watch option) – Read Full Review – On paper, this looks hard to beat. It’s a touchscreen with advanced features for a unit this size. It comes with a watch band and a belt clip, so you decide how to wear it.
  5. GolfBuddy Voice+ (with watch option) – Read Full Review
    Building on the success of the GolfBuddy Voice, GolfBuddy has added a removable band, an hour of battery life and visual distances to the front and back of the green. Another great idea from GolfBuddy.
  6. Garmin Approach S2 Golf Watch – Read Full Review
    The Garmin Approach S2 has truly found its place in the middle between the S1 and the S3. It goes beyond the S1 in providing distances to layups and doglegs in addition to the standard front-middle-back distances. It also has a digital scorecard, which was absent in the S1. It stops short of the Approach S3 by excluding manual pin positioning and a touchscreen. Garmin golf watches have so far proven exceptional.

Other Golf GPS Devices Including Watches
New in 2013

  • SkyCaddie Golf Watch – Read Full Review
    The SkyCaddie Golf Watch will provide distance to the front, middle and back of green, measure your shots and provides a digital scorecard. Beyond that, it has a timer, alarm, odometer and calorie counter. Unfortunately, SkyCaddie still charges annual fees on all of their GPS golf rangefinders.
  • SkyCaddie Gimme – Read Full Review
    A basic golf GPS with large numbers providing distance to the front, middle and back of greens. It also has a scorecard and shot measuring, but unfortunately requires annual subscription fees.
  • SkyCaddie Breeze – Read Full Review
    Again SkyCaddie offers a basic unit with annual fees and opportunities to spend even more for upgrades.
  • Pebble Watch – Read Full Review
    The Pebble watch is not specifically a golf GPS, but rather a smart watch that utilizes a golf app running on your smart phone. We have no idea how this is going to work out, but if you’re a golfer and a gadget geek, this seems worth a try!

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Bushnell Tour V3 Review

The Bushnell Tour V3 Standard has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

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Our Bushnell Tour V3 Review will give you an in-depth look at all the pros and cons that were consistently mentioned by owners. The results were the best we’ve ever seen in a laser rangefinder, so if you consider yourself a typical user, you would probably do well to end your research right here.

Bushnell Tour V3 Standard User Rating: 4.72 Stars 4.72 out of 5 (895 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The price is right and the performance is outstanding. The only rangefinders we rank higher are quite a bit more expensive and have features that appeal to golfers who compete in tournaments and golfers who may need a little additional assistance in using or reading the display on a rangefinder.

Although other similarly priced rangefinders have slightly higher magnification, we didn’t come across any users who complained about having trouble picking up the target. In fact the two top mentions in the feedback we reviewed were the accuracy and the ease of acquiring distances. Take a look at our full list below.

Most Mentioned Pros

% indicates frequency mentioned

  • Accuracy (19.72%)
  • Easy to acquire distance (17.61%)
  • Jolt/vibration (9.86%)
  • Ability to range any visible target (6.34%)
  • Improves game (5.63%)
  • Acquires distance quickly (4.93%)
  • Nice Case(4.93%)
  • Small size (4.23%)
  • Lightweight (4.23%)
  • Builds confidence (3.52%)
  • Simple (2.11%)
  • Quality (2.11%)
  • Available with or without slope (1.41%)
  • Price (1.41%)
  • Easy to read (1.41%)
  • Speeds up play (1.41%)
  • 2 year warranty (0.70%)
Most Mentioned Cons

% indicates frequency mentioned

  • Repair service (1.41%)
  • Battery door problem (1.41%)
  • Quality unit broke (1.41%)
  • Price (0.70%)
  • Battery life (0.70%)
Bushnell Tour V3 Features and Specifications
Bushnell Tour V3 Standard
Slope No
Vibration y
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.8 in. x 1.6 in. x 4.3 in.
Weight 6.6 oz.
Battery 3-Volt
Battery Life 12 months
Display N/A
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 5x
Maximum Range 1000
Minimum Range 5
Notes Also available with Slope
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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