Summary of Sonocaddie V500 Reviews

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The big, responsive, easy to read in any light screen was thing we noticed most in our summary of Sonocaddie V500 reviews.

Sonocaddie V500 User Rating: 3.93 Stars 3.93 out of 5 (32 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

We didn’t find any complaints about not being able to see the screen in bright sunlight or because the numbers were too small, which is common on other full-featured GPS models. It’s definitely something to think about when you’re choosing a GPS device.

However we’re still not sure this is the best unit for the money. The price is steep and the reviews don’t quite measure up. The much newer Garmin Approach G6 has all the bells and whistles, excellent user reviews and cost less.

We should also point out that the top complaint unfortunately, was problems with the software, which caused a number of returns and occasional unhappiness with Sonocaddie customer service. Overall there were definitely more pros than cons mentioned, but take a look at our list below.

Most Mentioned Pros (in order from high to low):
  • Easy to see/read display
  • Accuracy
  • Easy to use
  • Preloaded with golf courses
  • No fees
  • Ability to touch and point for yardage to that location
  • Good battery life
  • Good customer service – with regards to adding golf courses
  • Auto hole advance
  • Size
  • Price
  • Fast satellite acquisition

Most Mentioned Cons (in order from high to low):

  • Hardware & software problems – calibration, crashing etc.
  • Slow satellite acquisition
  • missing and incorrect hazard information
  • Poor customer service
  • Expensive

Sonocaddie V500 Specifications

Sonocaddie V500
Course Download Fees No*
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 12 hrs max
Battery rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.6 in. x 2.3 in. x .8 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 3 in.
Resolution 240x400
Display Type hi-res color LCD
Weight 4.57 oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting Yes
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools Yes
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes -
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Leupold GX-4i Reviews

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This is our Leupold GX-4i Review, but we recommend you skip it and go straight to our Leupold GX-4i2 review. It costs less and does more!

The Leupold GX-4i is more like a caddie than an accessory. It includes slope as well as club selection recommendations based on temperature, slope and your personal striking distances. These features disqualify the Leupold GX-4i from conforming to the USGA/R&A local rule, so it won’t be allowed in most competitions. Leupold was probably trying to get around this by adding the Smart Key faceplate, which turns off the illegal features, but that didn’t do it for the USGA. Maybe it will work with your golf buddies! Note: The USGA did give approval for the newer Leupold GX-4i2.

Leupold GX-4i User Rating: 4.20 Stars 4.20 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The main improvement to the Leupold GX-4i vs the GX-4 is what Leupold refers to as their DNA engine. According to Leupold spokesperson, “It screens out noise better to provide faster, more accurate readings. You will really notice this when you take multiple readings in sequence—there is almost no recovery time. The older models were quick and accurate, but this is simply a new level of performance, and one that we probably couldn’t have gotten to if we hadn’t engineered it (the DNA engine) ourselves.” There is a lot to be said for speed and ease of use in a rangefinder!

Leupold golf rangefinders with Slope are the only laser rangefinders on the market that actually suggest a club for you based on information you enter about your hitting distances. Practicing on the golf course with these tools could really benefit the player who wants to fine tune his or her game. Understanding how uphill and downhill shots and temperature affect club selection could certainly save shots. If that’s the type of player you are, then definitely consider one of these models. The Leupold GX-2i may be the one for you if budget is a concern. It doesn’t include the Smart Key or the red numbers, but it’s got all the rest.

Leupold GX-4i Specifications:
Leupold GX-4i
Slope Yes
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.75 in. x 1.5 in. x 4 in.
Weight 7.9 oz.
Battery N/A
Battery Life N/A
Display red OLED
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6X
Maximum Range 800
Minimum Range N/A
Notes TGR provides ranging information matched to your personal hitting strength, the slope of the shot, and current conditions to accurately compensate for uphill shots that play long and downhill shots that play short. The Club Selector™ feature combines your
USGA Compliant (local rule) No
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Best Golf Rangefinder for the Money

What’s the best golf rangefinder for the money? Even though prices in this market bounce up and down, we can narrow it down for you very quickly.

Best Laser Rangefinder for Your Money
Precision Pro NX7 Pro - Read Full Review

Our initial hands-on experience with the Precision Pro Golf NX7 Pro has been excellent. It locks onto the flag very quickly and the unit vibrates immediately when it locks. It offers two modes, one with Slope and one without Slope. When in non-Slope mode, the unit is legal in events where rangefinders are permitted. It's simple to switch between the two modes, but not so simple that you're likely to do so accidentally. The price on this is much less than the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift, but the features and performance are very similar. The only thing missing on the NX7 Pro is the ability to check which mode you are in by looking at the side of the rangefinder. The NX7 Pro may also be slightly more difficult to use on hitting targets on the ground for layups, but the difference in price may make this easy to overlook.

Rating: 4.54 (3043 ratings)  Magnification: 6x  Slope: both
Weight: 5.45 oz.   Legal: Yes, with Slope Mode turned OFF.		Precision Pro NX7 Pro
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Gogogo Sport Vpro GS03 - Read Full Review

The Gogogo Sport VPro GS03 offers several extremely affordable options and the reviews are excellent. Of course, the price is even better! If you're a hunter and a golfer, this model should work just fine for both sports. Make sure to put it into Golf mode when hit the links. If you tend to be rough on your equipment or you play in the rain, you may want to check out Bushnell. The Gogogo VPro GS03 isn't water-resistant and the hardware doesn't seem quite as durable. Still, at this price point and a 30-day return policy, we're giving the Gogogo GS03 a thumbs up!

Rating: 4.55 (3782 ratings)  Magnification: 6x  Slope: Yes
Weight: 6.49 oz.   Legal: Yes		 Gogogo Sport Vpro GS03
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TecTecTec VPRO500 - Read Full Review

It's the combination of price and performance that puts the TecTecTec VPRO500 in our list of top rangefinders. It used to be that it felt safer to go with a well-known brand when you bought a golf rangefinder. However, when there are over 800 hundred reviews for a product and over 75% of them are 5 Stars, those concerns can be easily dismissed. Well, actually we had to see it to believe it. We purchased it from Amazon and put it to the test. We were not disappointed. It was super easy to lock on the flag, even from long distances. The unit was compact, but the numbers were large and easy to read. It was also easy to range other targets, including bunkers and the ground. The only performance issue we noticed is that it sometimes varies 3-4 yards when ranging the same target multiple times. For most golfers, that's not really a big issue, but other rangefinders in our top picks are typically more consistent. However, they are also more expensive. If that issue is a concern for you, check out our Best Laser Golf Rangefinders.

Rating: 4.50 (848 ratings)  Magnification: 6x  Slope: No
Weight: 6.6 oz.   Legal: Yes		TecTecTec VPRO500
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Expresso Golf Watch Review

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As you can see from the current rating, our soon to be released Expresso golf watch review, will definitely get your attention. Besides the early reviews being good, here’s why we’re excited…

Expresso WR62 Golf Watch User Rating: 4.69 Stars 4.69 out of 5 (30 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
  • The list price is $179, which is at least $20 lower than the highly rated Garmin S1 golf watch sale price.
  • In addition to providing yardages to the front, middle and back of every green, the Expresso golf watch will include distances to hazards. The Garmin S1 does not have hazard information.
  • Like the Garmin, it’s pre-loaded with golf courses and ready to go out of the box.  
  • It has large numbers and promises quick satellites (62-channel receiver).
  • There are no download or membership fees.
Other Features
  • Automatic Course recognition and hole advance
  • Shot distance feature
  • USGA and R&A compliant
  • An odometer allows you to keep track of your distance on and off the course
  • An Emergency location feature 
  • Can be used as a stopwatch
  • A built-in alarm
  • Oh yeah, it has time and date information
  • Stainless steel bezel, buttons, and locking clasp
  • Crystal (mineral) lens
  • 12 hours of battery life on the course
  • 52 weeks of battery life for everyday use
  • Waterproof up to 30 meters
  • One-year warranty
  • International version has courses for Canada, UK, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand
Expresso WR62 Golf Watch Features and Specifications
Expresso WR62 Golf Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 14 hrs w/ GPS on
Battery Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.6 in. x 1.6 in. x .6 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1" x 1"
Resolution 46x32
Display Type LCD
Weight 2.7 oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes 62-channel satellite receiver, Waterproof up to 30 meters, Stopwatch, Time, Date, Alarm, Odometer
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Best Rangefinder with Slope

It used to be that when you bought a golf laser rangefinder, you were buying a device that you wouldn’t be allowed to use in any competition. Although the USGA had made a provision for a local rule to allow distance measuring devices, they would not allow one that measured slope. For golfers who wanted to use the slope features for practice or when they weren’t competing, that meant having to own two different rangefinders.

The next evolution of the rule allowed rangefinders where the slope could be turned on with a brightly colored faceplate. That way, it would be easy for anyone to see if you were using slope when you shouldn’t be. The Bushnell Tour X and the Leupold GX-4i2 were the two models that with Slope that were legal during that period.

The latest adjustment to the rangefinder rule is that you can use any rangefinder with slope as long as you don’t use the slope feature. I guess it’s the USGA’s way of saying that they trust us to be honest. Going forward, I doubt we will see any slope rangefinders that don’t have an easy on/off switch for slope. In fact, it’s possible, we eventually won’t see any rangefinders that don’t have a slope option. Make sure you check the USGA compliance status in our Best Rangefinder with Slope summaries below.

Best Rangefinder with Slope
Precision Pro NX7 Pro - Read Full Review

We like the looks, features, and the price of this newcomer to the golf rangefinder market. This is a Slope rangefinder that meets the new USGA requirements with a switch to turn off the Slope mode, thus making it legal for competition. It looks to have all the same features as the much more expensive Bushnell Tour V4 Shift at a significantly lower price. Plus it offers free lifetime battery replacement. The NX7 Pro will also be in direct competition with the Leupold GX-2i2, which sells for a similar price. In our hands-on testing, we have been very pleased with the performance of the NX7 Pro.

Rating: 4.54 (3043 ratings)  Magnification: 6x  Slope: both
Weight: 5.45 oz.   Legal: Yes, with Slope Mode turned OFF.		Precision Pro NX7 Pro
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Gogogo Sport Vpro GS03 - Read Full Review

The Gogogo Sport VPro GS03 offers several extremely affordable options and the reviews are excellent. Of course, the price is even better! If you're a hunter and a golfer, this model should work just fine for both sports. Make sure to put it into Golf mode when hit the links. If you tend to be rough on your equipment or you play in the rain, you may want to check out Bushnell. The Gogogo VPro GS03 isn't water-resistant and the hardware doesn't seem quite as durable. Still, at this price point and a 30-day return policy, we're giving the Gogogo GS03 a thumbs up!

Rating: 4.55 (3782 ratings)  Magnification: 6x  Slope: Yes
Weight: 6.49 oz.   Legal: Yes		 Gogogo Sport Vpro GS03
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