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
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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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Bushnell Tour Z6 Review

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After doing our initial Bushnell Tour Z6 Review Summary, we can tell Bushnell’s new features are a big hit with users. Take a look at what they are saying…

Bushnell Tour Z6 User Rating: 4.29 Stars 4.29 out of 5 (38 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Most Mentioned Pros (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Easy to read display with red numbers
  • Picks up yardages quickly
  • Small size
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate
  • Pinseeker – locks on flag rather than noise behind the flag
  • Improves your game
  • Lightweight
  • Durable
  • Improved battery door
  • Long range
Most Mentioned Cons (in order of mentions high to low):
  • The button must be pushed fairly hard – caused a few users to have difficulty in holding the unit steady.
  • Price

Besides the new E.S.P. technology which provides yardage faster and more accurately than ever before and the Vivid Display Indicators™, the Bushnell Z6 has 6x magnification and a 35% improved battery life plus a new battery indicator.

Bushnell Tour Z6 Features and Specifications
Bushnell Tour Z6
Slope No
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.9 in. x 1.3 in. x 4 in.
Weight 8 oz.
Battery 3 Volt CR2 Lithium
Battery Life N/A
Display VDT
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 1,300
Minimum Range 5
Notes -
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Bushnell Pro 1M Review

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This is our Bushnell Pro 1M Review Summary.

Bushnell Pro 1M User Rating: 4.20 Stars 4.20 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

After checking out the features and product manual for the Bushnell’s new top of the line golf rangefinder, the Bushnell Pro 1M, we’re really looking forward to putting our hands on one of these powerful laser rangefinders. It’s  available in a Tournament Edition and a Slope Edition. Of course the Slope Edition will cost more and not be legal for tournament play, as it measures elevation.

Although the Bushnell Pro 1M not the first rangefinder to have 7x magnification, it is a rare find. The only other one of which we are aware is the Bushnell 1600.  There are a few features that we haven’t seen on previous Bushnell models that are worth mentioning.  

  • Vivid Display Indicators™ – This is probably going to be what sets the new Bushnell rangefinders apart. It promises to dramatically improved contrast, clarity and light transmission while increasing brightness of the digital readout, making distance readings legible in low light environments. This technology will also be included in the soon to be released Bushnell Tour Z6 models. 
  • Can measure up 1,000 on non-reflective objects and 1,760 yards on reflective.
  • Improved battery life indicator.
  • 35% improvement in battery life
Bushnell Pro 1M Specifications
Bushnell Pro 1M
Slope Opti
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.7 in. x 5.1 in. x 3.7 in.
Weight 12 oz.
Battery CR123 3V
Battery Life N/A
Display VDT
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 7x
Maximum Range 1,760
Minimum Range 5
Notes There are two editions of the Bushnell Pro 1M - Tournament and Slope
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Golf Buddy Tour Review

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For our Golf Buddy Tour Review Summary, we’ve compiled information from 149 reviews on multiple websites to come up with a ratings score and to give you some consistently mentioned pros and cons of this unit.

Golf Buddy Tour User Rating: 4.27 Stars 4.27 out of 5 (149 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Most Mentioned Pros:
  • No Annual membership fees
  • Courses are preloaded
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate – this will also appear in the Cons list, but we noted more mentions of good accuracy than bad
  • Good battery life & ability to use alkaline
  • Shot measurement
  • Score tracking
  • Good graphics / easy to see
  • Ability to add targets
Most Mentioned Cons:
  • Slow to locate course
  • Slow to settle on yardage
  • Inaccurate – Although we noted more mentions of good accuracy with this unit, a number of users felt the accuracy was a major problem
  • User manual did not include information about several listed features
  • Customer service availability – several users had problems either reaching customer service or getting issues resolved. However, we also noted a few good experiences with customer service.
Golf Buddy Tour Features and Specifications
Golf Buddy Tour
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 14 hrs
Battery Li-poly or AAA
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.25 in. x 2.25 in. x 1 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 2"
Resolution high
Display Type Color LCD/LED Backlt
Weight 4.23 oz.
Rainproof water resistant
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 Yes
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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