Leupold GX-3 Review

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Our Leupold GX-3 Review might just make you consider paying a few extra dollars for this highly rated laser golf rangefinder…

Leupold GX-3 User Rating: 4.58 Stars 4.58 out of 5 (31 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Almost all of the reviews we read gave high praise to the ease of use and accuracy of the Leupold GX-3, but there were two additional comments that got our attention…

User after user commented on the high quality of this rangefinder, feeling it was rugged and would really last. The other frequently mentioned comment didn’t really surprise us, as we’ve seen it up close. The red OLED makes the the Leupold GX-3 very easy to read.

Although the GX-3 may be a little more expensive than some of its competitors, when you consider the years of use you may get from it, it might well be worth the extra expense.

Most Mentioned Pros (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Easy to use
  • Quality
  • Accuracy
  • Red OLED makes it easy to read
  • Compact size
  • Lightweight
  • Picks up yardages quickly
  • Scan mode makes it easy to to get your target
  • Improves your game
  • Prism lock feature makes it even easier to pick up flags with prisms and beeps when it gets it
  • Good Value
  • Legal for tournament play (Local rule must be in effect)
  • 6x magnification helps you see what lies ahead
  • Battery life
Most Mentioned Cons (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Difficult to hold steady for longer distances. (Only a few users had problems and it’s not clear if they were using Scan Mode or not)

We realize that’s not much of a list of cons. There were a few others, but we only list them if more than one user has mentioned a particular issue. Keep in mind however, that this is a much smaller pool of reviews than we have for many other laser rangefinders.

Leupold GX-3 Features and Specifications
Leupold GX-3
Slope No
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.9 in. x 1.3 in. x 3.7 in.
Weight 7.8 oz.
Battery CR2 Lithium
Battery Life 10,000 Actuations
Display red OLED
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 450+
Minimum Range N/A
Notes -
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Golf Buddy Platinum Review

The Golf Buddy Platinum II (2012) has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

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New and improved in 2012! Take a look at our preview of Golf Buddy’s newest handheld GPS for golf. We’ll get our Golf Buddy Platinum Review up as soon as we find some customer feedback. Be careful not to get this model mixed up with its predecessor, the Golf Buddy World Platinum, or the other similarly named Golf Buddy World. We have no idea what they were thinking when they came up with these names, but we’ll help you sort it out.

Golf Buddy Platinum II (2012) User Rating: 3.35 Stars 3.35 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
What’s New in the Golf Buddy Platinum
  • Improved high contrast TFT-LCD screen (optimal under all conditions)
  • Improved sensitive touch screen (for easier navigation)
  • Nearly double the battery life (last up to 18 hours)
  • Refined design
  • It’s a tiny bit wider and a tiny bit heavier

Since many of the complaints about its predecessor, the Golf Buddy World Platinum, had to do with battery life and difficulty reading and maneuvering on the touchscreen, it seems Golf Buddy may be on their way to another successful golf GPS device.

Golf Buddy Platinum Features and Specifications
Golf Buddy Platinum II (2012)
Course Download Fees N/A
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life up to 18 hrs.
Battery Li-poly rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.3 in. x 2.46 in. x 1 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 3 in.
Resolution N/A
Display Type Color TFT LCD
Weight 5.65 oz.
Rainproof water resistant
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting Yes
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools N/A
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Water and shock resistant case - improved high contrast TFT-LCD screen (optimal under all conditions) - Improved sensitive touch screen (for easier navigation)
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Golf Buddy World Platinum Review

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Our Golf Buddy World Platinum Review is based on the analysis of pros, cons and ratings found in over 130 user reviews. Feel free to read the details below, but if you want a quick recommendation, we suggest you consider one of Golf Buddy’s similarly named products:

Golf Buddy World Platinum User Rating: 3.92 Stars 3.92 out of 5 (130 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

  • the Golf Buddy World is a very similar model that gets much better ratings and is ususally less expensive.
  • the Golf Buddy World Platinum, released in 2012, is Golf Buddy’s effort to improve upon the Golf Buddy World Platinum.
Most Mentioned Pros (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate
  • No fees
  • Good Customer Service
  • Good value
  • Easy to read
  • Quality/durability
  • Hole Layout View
  • Scorecard for up to four players
  • Stat tracking
  • Shot Measuring
  • Auto course recognition
  • Auto hole advance
  • Fast
  • Easy computer updates to add new courses and update courses
  • Preloaded with courses
  • Graphics
  • Worldwide courses available in database
  • Alternate targets
  • Lots of courses available
  • Speeds up play
  • Size
Most Mentioned Cons (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Not enough courses in full layout view (see our comments above)
  • battery life (2 rounds or less reported by several users)
  • Needed to update on computer to get full layout view of some courses
  • Problems with accuracy
  • Limited alternate targets (Note: on courses with hole layout view, you can use touch targeting to anywhere)
  • Difficulty using touchscreen
  • Poor technical support
Golf Buddy World Platinum Features and Specifications
Golf Buddy World Platinum
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 10 hrs
Battery Li-poly rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.3 in. x 2.4 in. x 1 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 3 in.
Resolution 240x400
Display Type Color TFT LCD
Weight 5.15 oz.
Rainproof water resistant case
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting Yes
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle Yes
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes -
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MOTOACTV Golf Watch Review

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The new Motorola Golf Watch is jam-packed with features and we’re looking forward to seeing how users respond in our upcoming MOTOACTV Golf Watch Review. This latest entry into the GPS Golf Watch competition goes well beyond providing distances to the front, middle and back of the green, which is all that is offered on the very popular Garmin S1 Golf Watch.

MOTOACTV Golf Watch User Rating: 3.92 Stars 3.92 out of 5 (48 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Here are the most notable features of the MOTOACTV Golf Watch:

  • Distances to front, middle, back of greens
  • Distances to hazards
  • Preloaded with 20,000 golf courses
  • Scorecard feature – tracks your relationship to par
  • Track data like total steps taken, distance covered and calories burned on the course
  • Tracks key stats (putts, greens in regulation etc.)
  • Tracks the clubs you hit and can be customized to show only the clubs in your bag
  • Wirelessly uploads your rounds
  • Online, you can see a virtual representation of your round using a satellite view of the course and get the details of every shot you played
  • Keeps scorecards online for reference
  • Allows sharing the details with friends

Compare the MOTOACTV Golf Watch with the Garmin S1 and the Expresso WR62.

Our only question… Is it too much? Simplicity may be the biggest contributing factor the high ratings of the Garmin S1. Often, the more features there are, the more problems to be had. We’ll let you know when the user reviews start coming in.

MOTOACTV Golf Edition Features and Specifications
MOTOACTV Golf Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 9 hrs w/ GPS on
Battery Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.8 in. x 1.8 in. x .38 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1.6
Resolution 176x220
Display Type Color (QCIF+)
Weight 1.23 oz.
Rainproof rain resistant
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting N/A
Manual Pin Positioning N/A
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 Syncs wirelessly to MOTOACTV.com and provides virtual representation of your round using satellite course view. Can display texts and calls from your smartphone. Tracks heart rate*, pace, distance and calories burned.
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Golf Buddy Voice Review

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Our Golf Buddy Voice Review is based on our observations of the things most commonly mentioned in the dozens of user reviews we read. The compiled ratings for this small, convenient golf GPS are outstanding and most of the comments were extremely positive.

GolfBuddy Voice User Rating: 4.57 Stars 4.57 out of 5 (291 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

It’s a very simple device that both displays distances and provides audio distances to the front, middle, and back of every green. It has Dynamic Green View, which shows you the green shape from your angle and it can measure your shot distances. It automatically will recognize the golf course and your hole and it has a 9-hour battery life.

Take a look below at the full list of pros and cons mentioned by users.

Most Mentioned Pros
(from most mentioned to least)

  • simple to use
  • accuracy
  • size
  • Auto course recognition
  • Clip
  • easy to hear
  • convenience
  • lot’s of courses
  • battery life
  • preloaded
  • quick
  • no fees
  • voice & display
  • easy to see
  • shot measuring
  • no downloads
  • auto hole advance

Most Mentioned Cons
(from most mentioned to least)

  • has trouble know which hole on nearby fairways
  • accuracy
  • poor customer service
  • can take awhile to locate satellites
  • price too high
  • mechanical failure
  • no hazards
Golf Buddy Voice Features and Specifications
GolfBuddy Voice
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life 8 hrs
Battery rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.7 in. x 1.7 in. x .4 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size N/A
Resolution N/A
Display Type N/A
Weight 1 oz.
Rainproof N/A
Touch Screen N/A
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes -
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