Laser Link Switch Review

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'Laser Link Switch'

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We’ll get our Laser Link Switch Review summary posted as soon users start giving some feedback. At first glance, we like the looks of the newest member of the Laser Link family. It merges the features of the QuickShot and the RedHot, giving the best of both worlds.

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The beauty of the original Laser Link QuickShot is that it can quickly and easily pick up distance to any flagstick with a prism on it. The handle on all Laser Link models make them a little easier for some users to handle. The problem was that the QuickShot was worthless on any golf course without prisms.

The Laser Link Red Hot added the ability to hit any visible target including flagsticks without prisms. It could still hit the prisms, but by being able to pick up trees and other targets, it lost some of its ease of use.

Enter the 2012 Laser Link Switch. Now when you’re playing a golf course with prisms, you’ll use QS mode most of the time, unless you need to quickly “Switch” over to RH mode to get the distance to a different target. QS mode should make it extremely easy to pick up the prism on the flags, but it sure is nice to have the option to get the distance to other target. If you visit a course with no prism, just stay in RH mode all day to get traditional laser measurements.

We wouldn’t recommend this to anyone whose home course does not have reflectors on the flagsticks. It is our opinion that other less expensive laser rangefinders that have magnification built-in would serve those players better. Check out our picks for best laser rangefinders.

Laser Link Pros
  • Long handle for easier grip
  • Doesn’t require removal of glasses or hats to use
  • QS mode makes it very easy to pick up flagsticks with prisms
  • RH mode makes it possible to get yardage to any visible target
  • Provides audible or vibration feedback for distance confirmation
Laser Link Cons
  • No magnification
  • A little pricey, but should last for years
      • Laser Link Switch Features and Specifications
      Laser Link Switch
      Slope No
      Vibration N
      Size (Width x Height x Depth) 6.5 in. x 1.5 in. x 3.5 in.
      Weight 8 oz.
      Battery 9V Alkaline
      Battery Life N/A
      Display LCD
      Rainproof N/A
      Magnification 0
      Maximum Range 900*
      Minimum Range 0
      Notes Ability to switch between RH mode (can hit any visible target) to QS mode (for use with reflectors for easier targeting)
      USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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    Laser Link Red Hot Review

    The Laser Link Red Hot has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

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    For our Laser Link Red Hot Review, we looked at user reviews and professional reviews from all over the web. In all honesty, we’re searching for reasons why anyone might prefer a Laser Link Red Hot to Callaway LR550 or a Bushnell Tour V2. There are very few user reviews available for the Red Hot, which we think is understandable, since we can’t imagine this is the best choice for most golfers.

    Laser Link Red Hot User Rating: 4.13 Stars 4.13 out of 5 (12 reviews)

    Score compiled from multiple sources.

    Previous versions of Laser Link could only be used on golf courses that had flagsticks equipped with prisms. Given the price of these units, it was hard to imagine why anyone would have chosen a Laser Link over other traditional laser rangefinders. With laser rangefinders from Bushnell and Callaway, you look through a binocular or monocular type of eyepiece, aim it at any target you can see, push a button and within seconds, have the exact yardage to your target. That includes the face of a bunker, a tree at the corner of the fairway and the flagstick. With the old Laser Link Models, the only distance you can get is to the flag and that was only on golf courses that had a prism on the flagsticks. To be fair, there are players who mostly play only their home golf course and who have difficulty holding a traditional laser steady enough. For them, the older Laser Link models might have been an okay choice.

    Back to the Red Hot Laser Link… this newest model from Laser Link, while still utilizing the prism system, can also get yardages to any visible target like a traditional laser golf rangefinder. So how does it stack up against the Callaway and Bushnell laser rangefinders? Well, for starters, the shape is very different and it’s bigger. For some users who struggle to keep a steady hand, the advantage probably goes to the Red Hot. Reviewers indicate there is an advantage when the prism is present, but we believe this to be true of all laser rangefinders. As of this writing, the Callaway LR550, the Bushnell Tour V2 and even the newly released Callaway Diablo Rangefinder are all smaller and less expensive than the Laser Link Red Hot. So in our opinion, Laser Link might be a better option for anyone who struggles with holding the smaller models steady, but for most golfers, we suggest trying the Callaway, Bushnell or Leupold laser rangefinders.

    Laser Link Red Hot Features and Specifications
    Laser Link Red Hot
    Slope No
    Vibration N
    Size (Width x Height x Depth) 6 in. x 2.19 in. x 3.13 in.
    Weight 8 oz.
    Battery 9V
    Battery Life N/A
    Display LCD
    Rainproof N/A
    Magnification 0
    Maximum Range 800*
    Minimum Range 5
    Notes -
    USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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    Golf Rangefinder Reviews

    Below are links to our reviews of GPS, Laser and Hybrid Golf Rangefinders, sorted by brand. You may also want to check our GPS Reviews and Scores and our Laser Reviews and Scores for product comparisons.

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  • Bushnell

  • Callaway

  • Garmin

  • GolfBuddy

  • Izzo

  • Voice Caddie

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  • Bushnell

  • Gogogo

  • Precision Pro Golf

  • TecTecTec
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