£12.36 GOLF RANGE FINDER... TESTED!!!! Golf Monthly

► Neil Tappin tests out a golf range finder that costs just £12.36 but how did it perform up against his premium Bushnell Tour V4 laser?
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[@watersoilsun847]

Its good to see a variety of reviews not just the high end stuff

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks Robin!

[@davemann5042]

Relies on trigonometry to calculate distance so depends on the height of the flag-stick and the angle of the slope. You could make a better estimate from experience.

[@GONADSable]

Got one given to me as a gift ,had no idea how to use it ,just the information I needed Thank you Sir Happy golfing

[@51skibum2]

Same for me.

[@GmanUyMVD]

I just bought one of these. Thanks for the review. Only one thing... It doesn´t say "adjustion" (could be anyway, lol), but "adjust-on".

[@method341]

I paid over 600 AUD for a range finder and it's fantastic. I use it on pretty much every hole and it beats looking at the course map and relying on flags/signs which are always a bit suspect

[@jasoncozens1341]

I brought a Boblov rangefinder from Amazon for only £65 and have found it very user friendly and accurate. In essence it works just like a Bushnel but at a fraction of the price. Instead of reviewing a ridiculous cheap range finder that will obviously have issues, why don't you try to review more rangefinders below £100 to see which ones are best as there are plenty out there!!

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks for the review - will give it a look!

[@justinstephenson9360]

I got the Boblov as well for about the same price, not as many bells & whistles as the Bushnell but very functional and accurate (good enough for me and excellent for practice) and a truly remarkable battery life

[@puttputt524]

Jason Cozens SAS did a review of the Mileseey and I’m sold. It’s 72 bucks right now

[@democratpro]

Why dont YOU do the review, comrade!!?? 💉💉💉quit being a needy bum

[@kingshearer2]

Well said Jason, simple answer, they want you to spend a fortune on them!

[@JohnDoe-jk8yy]

Thanks for review I just order one because it was 20 bucks but I cancel it because what good is range finder if you got to guess anyway

[@roykullick5273]

27 yards off....review done, me thinks

[@patrickfullsail2011]

lol this comment was all I needed. Thank you sir

[@Mr.mallaer]

I don’t think he understood how to work it. It’s very difficult to hold steady at that distance. I wouldn’t recommend this for more than 150 yards at the max and some with supper steady hands

[@cherminatorDR]

Well, I'll mostly be using mine on a static range, where I'll be shooting .308 Magnums, so I guess it's perfect for my purposes

[@davrotequila]

Great review... I play off 15, so I reckon that soul be a ideal 1st rangefinder

[@danielmills3186]

you must input flag height to get an accurate reading, but its still a bugger to use unless you put it on a tripod.

[@2Eaglez]

I use a Nikon Sure Shot 20 cost about $170 US and have had it for several years. Bought a WoSport, Chinese made, range finder that had slope and actual distance. It fell apart after less than 6 months use. It was accurate but difficult to get focused to display the 2 yardages.(regular and slope). When the WoSport died, I went back to my Nikon and am still using the Nikon which only gives regular yardage.

[@mpc77769]

Neil, You said they include a Padded Case. From what you showed they should include Padding for your WALLS since buyers will go Mental after using it!

[@blakeg.1093]

As previously mentioned, once it was 27 yards out, what's the point! Appreciate you hanging in there.....lol

[@chentrasara4820]

I just bought this too but I could not figure out how to get a distance from one object. If you have time please send me a link that I can learn how to use it properly. Thanks

[@CK-mi5tw]

Easygreen 1300 is the best on the market in my opinion. Waterproof, slope function included. Pin lock & vibration. 2 year warranty. Can shoot any target like trees, bunkers, edge of hazards. Cost me €200 delivered. Have it 3 months now. Absolutely love it and when compared to the more expensive brands with the same features, it's a bargain.

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks for the review - will take a look

[@keithburrows8719]

Good review thanks, for 12 quid it's worth it for a mid handicap golfer

[@bernardblood9447]

Had a little spy glass which worked the same .Line the flag up in a second .Got yardage and no batteries .

[@CCHRISTOF]

These only work if the flag is the same height all the time.

[@alanharris8310]

Tried it ,, now in the bin,,🤔🤗

[@skintslots]

I thought it said 'Adjustion' but it says 'Adjust/On.'

[@GolfMonthly]

Ha! I must admit, I thought the same until this comment was posted! Good spot!

[@risingdough8078]

Good catch. And I guess it reads better than "ONIADJUST". If they had only used mixed case, instead.

[@samsen201]

Wow... They wasted the spot(.) of that " i " in printing... What a crime!

[@bushwhookie1334]

It has two modes on it green mode and a crosshair mode point and click I have one unless I have a newer version

[@dantronics1682]

If you didnt set the flag height with the mode button then how do you expect it to measure accurately, the review was biased against it to begin with

[@4ndy123]

I got the Nikon (cheapest one) for £80 in a sale. It’s so accurate. Always within a yard of all my friends bushnells.

[@jayuihlein1664]

Great for the average golfer. Thanks for the excellent review.

[@CCHRISTOF]

Yes it is virtually useless. I have one from quite a few years ago. I use a Skycaddie now as it also shows you hidden parts of the course, as well as an accurate reading to the hole. Well done for the review. should save people the money trying one out.

[@samsen201]

So, this is basically using a known reference height at distance to guess the distance! This make it useless for a hunter or am I wrong? I guess this is no better than estimating the distance by the reticles/range estimator of a hunter's scope, as long as he knows if the scope is 1st or 2nd focal plan, and probably if he knows what that means, using a SFP. You saved me 12Pounds equivalent in $ or more!

[@terrycooper2309]

Always love it when you come across someone with totally appropriate surname !

[@tobybarker6808]

It will depend on the length of the flag stick...variable, I would say

[@GolfMonthly]

That makes sense and explains why they give you the option to input the flag length manually

[@tobybarker6808]

@@GolfMonthly ok. But are they consistent in any given course? One would hope so! Either way I don't think I'd pay with 12 quid for it.

[@Arkslippy]

@@tobybarker6808 I always bring a measuring tape with me to golf, i need to be able yo measure the flag height and my average drive

[@tobybarker6808]

@@Arkslippy huh?

[@thecoondog56]

@@Arkslippy its all based on the height of the flag ...they must be all the same height

[@michaelgaule5454]

£12.36 microphone used too....

[@samsen201]

Ok and now everyone figured out where in Scotland you're from!

[@michaelgaule5454]

What on earth are you on about 😂​@@samsen201

[@pextonf1]

Just use the 150 marker. Most golfers have no idea how far they can constantly hit a certain iron.

[@giorgiofireblade]

Does the cheap one measure also in meters?

[@nige99]

Ben Sayers 80 quid with two batteries bloody brilliant accurate and simple clear measurements. Bushnell are fuming at the Chinese no doubt!

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks for the review - will take a look!

[@johnchampion7819]

Great product. All you have to do is use the case to keep tee pegs, ball markers etc in and then throw away the range finder.

[@JohnDoe-yy4xk]

Are you sure that the green line is not meant to be at the bottom of the pin and then adjust the line to top of flag.. Hence the length of flags to give you a more accurate reading. Its using Pythagoras loosely to work out the distance and using the front of green does not give you a fixed point.. Try using it again using the bottom of the pin.. And i think if you had the length of the pins fed in to it, it would only mean pointing it at the bottom of the pin and it giving you the distance without all the adjusting

[@thecoondog56]

obviously ...the math needs the height of the flag as a standard height ...and you need to measure off the top of the flag ....it is amazing confusing something so simple ..

[@andrewwyn7266]

It's actually an adjust / on button. Its not one word. Its no tadjustion its the words adjust and on

[@terrypressdee6526]

Im sure the instructions say you use the mode button to set the height of the flag in order to get the correct distance

[@thecoondog56]

the flags must all be the same height,..for sure theres always a plus or minus in everything ...but this will get you there where some day you will see the distance ...caddies do it all the time ,...by the naked eye

[@danh1510]

Its a good back up to have

[@senorduncan8735]

How it work ???

[@aidenalles6738]

I thnk the adjustion button says "Adjust/on

[@OwzatOllie]

I just stick with my Garmin s10. As a 14 handicap if I hit the green happy days.

[@larsmenken2679]

It’s not a range finder, it’s just calculating based on the observed height of the flag. You might as well hold a ruler at arms length and make yourself a chart based on mm you see.

[@mpc77769]

Lol!!! Good idea!! We can start a business selling those but buyers will have to know their Exact arm length, height, weight, etc. Lol.

[@thecoondog56]

you do understand you`re using the very same mathematical calculation

[@Benchedmark]

Hi mate, I think it says "adjust/on" not adjustion 😂

[@webdevwithmarcel]

The button is called “Adjust/On”

[@ashjamben]

Does this not work by presuming a flag is ‘x’ feet high? So with flags of different heights it would never work, I’m guessing?

[@thecoondog56]

yr making a assumption that the flags are of different heights ,..im guessing they`re all the same...USGA flag heights 7 ft

[@barryvigus3724]

I have Skycaddie X500 it’s magic --- brilliant!!

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks for the review, Barry

[@georgenerochambers9511]

it says ADJUST/ON as in adjust and the on button not ADJUSTON

[@Colly84]

Second putt no gimme after that first one 😂👌

[@albertofernandez-sanguino3373]

Try Suaoki....just 80 notes on Amazon. Have compared with Bushnell and just a couple of metres difference. And within 100 metres, exactly the same!! Bargain Would suggest you try on the channel

[@GolfMonthly]

Good idea!

[@CrayyyCrayyy]

The Button says Adjust / on not Adjustion :) lol

[@graememaguire692]

I just ask my playing partners what distance am I. They all happy to use there GPS, lazer thing, phone app or cheater meter and tell me free of charge 😂

[@GolfMonthly]

What about in a comp??

[@graememaguire692]

@@GolfMonthly we a friendly bunch, perhaps not taking it too serious and always pleased to see others do well, social golfers enjoying game

[@GolfMonthly]

Agreed but in a comp you can't do that...

[@graememaguire692]

@@GolfMonthly 😞

[@stephandewar383]

Golf Monthly I was under the impression that distance to greens, flags or hazards is information so you can ask anyone about this?//

[@jollyrancher400]

Pretty sure it adjust/on

[@scootertrasher1369]

18 min just to tell if it works? I'll save you some time and money my Golf Pad GPS app was free give spot on yardages to center of green, has course satellite maps and keeps track of my scores, your welcome

[@johnregan3591]

Adjust/on 👍

[@michealhudson4515]

I got one and tried it. Needless to say it is in the trash. I use a app on my phone and that cheap finder was always 10 to 20 yards different. My app is within a yard

[@r8peman]

What's the app

[@thecoondog56]

so unless you measured it with a yard stick ,..not science

[@JKW6969]

Adjustion..... HAHAHA.... That's the Adjust/ON button. Oh my

[@cameronlawoffices898]

As you note, you must see the entire flag. There non-electronic products that do that, for under five US dollars.

[@chrisbates7743]

You should know what club it is ? Why do you need a rangefinder.

[@Matt-gq8dv]

27 yards out, you’ll be more accurate just guessing it yourself🤣

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

It obviously uses trigonometry to work out the distance, that is why you have to input the height of the flag. You would literally need to go to a hole and measure the flag pole with a tape measure before using it and hope all the flags are the same height on that course. Terrible way to find accurate distances unless you're using very precise measurements which you simply can't do with a handheld device like this. Better off just using the course markers or paying more for a laser range finder.

[@bobbyk3469]

Hopefully, you just saves lots of people $ 15.

[@w44thn70]

It’s adjust/on mate not adjustion that isn’t a word

[@craigedga4r]

When starting out had a Sodar, very good for the price but too limited and too fidgety ie takes too long and when you need to change the batteries you try and get that compartment back on. I see you.didnt show us that!!!😉😉😉🤣🤣🤣🙂🙂🙂

[@GolfMonthly]

Interesting, the eye piece did catch a few time on the top of the battery compartment... Apart from that it wasn't too bad

[@davewatts7444]

May as well have a guess

[@MrTantricrose]

Accurate yardage some of the time... means you can never trust it.. who knew a £12 range finder would be crap

[@johnkurtz7705]

Shocking I say

[@thecoondog56]

its based on a calculation of VIA math and geometry ...how its applied use is another variable

[@nicksharples3277]

Just use a free phone app if the distances are that dodgy. They are brilliant.

[@guitarsandgolfballs]

Because I struggle to keep my hands steady a laser is not for me but I am thinking of getting a stand on my trolley, has anyone else done this?

[@GolfMonthly]

Interesting - not heard of that

[@andygreen1677]

Neil Cavendish if you can't use a laser you can spend approx £350 on a skycaddie sx500 gps or motocaddy do a free app that I've been using lately. Just download to your phone, register and away you go. Nearly 40,000 courses pre loaded. Gives you front, middle and back distances to green, put it in 3D option in settings and you get distances from tee to hazards etc as well. Found it spot on and any thoughts of buying a laser have been forgotten. Ive spent £££'s saved on a few lessons instead 👍

[@guitarsandgolfballs]

@@andygreen1677 thanks for the info Andy

[@davidcaron8330]

its Adjust/On button lol

[@markkirkpatrick6439]

Mine gave a good reading of the bin 🙄

[@bagoroismaelarnaud2531]

HUSBAND SAYS ITS HELPING HIM TREMENDOUSLY

[@yosserg9389]

Adjust/ ON not adjustion

[@rayshaw8891]

It's adjust/ on not adjustion

[@maidenmatt6055]

its adjust / on rather than adjustion 😁

[@senorduncan8735]

I have two battery

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

cool!

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

Buy once cry once. I prefer to buy quality. It’s not a item it will replace often. The one I have is over a decade old.

[@GolfMonthly]

Good point!

[@bluetowercompany2636]

Please reply as soon as possible

[@bluetowercompany2636]

First of all, thank you for this video, please, I have the same device, and I do not know how I can operate it while you are speaking. If you allow it when explaining, we knew how to set the device from its beginning, as I do not know how to use it. I hope that your explanation is better than that and clarify everything even when you go to Exactly we want to see how to do settings please reply and thank you

[@antoinesteeghs7313]

You get where you pay for

[@rodericksheppardgolf]

Adjust/on lol

[@BruceBusby]

Adjustion! Bahahahhahahha the finest chineesium money can buy

[@mattchumoore4214]

Adjust/on lmao

[@enzy6434]

There's literally no reason to use this thing over just eyeballing the yardage yourself and going off a good estimate.

[@kroenen6661]

Adjust/on not adjustion,lmao

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

If you already have a good idea of the distance there doesn't seem much point in using any rangefinder, let alone this item.

[@markkirkpatrick6439]

You where ripped off I got one for a £1

[@sas949]

Not all courses use the same height flags so this is a pointless device.

[@philipmckeown7974]

Pointless video, especially at 18 minutes. Do a two minute video and show how inaccurate and awkward it is to inform golfers. No need for the additional 16 minutes of waffling on

[@markkirkpatrick6439]

You were ripped off I got one for £1

[@ikergrimaldovazquez919]

en español

[@keithirvine1]

Not worth the money for inaccurate information and confidence destroyer

[@larrylund2682]

You are very shakey when taking a reading. Kind of like comparing a moped to a Mercedes. Isn't that being a bit arrogant? I certainly think so.

[@glennmcilvenna3142]

Video review is 15 mins too long

[@no9scrum]

Adjustion?!?! fucking Adjustion?!?!?! seriously?!?

[@fatbeach9024]

Why would golfers buy cheap shit rangefinders. That's a posh sport. If you can afford golfing, you should be able to afford normal rangefinder.

[@상영우-z6m]

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[@jpquinn91]

Just say it doesn't work.

[@jamesdouglass6806]

I should have viewed this before I bought it. It took 4 weeks from china, they said it would be 1 week. It is a POS

[@shadytubeski]

Mate, who’s going to watch an £18 minute video on a £12 rangefinder? Get a grip man

[@tonywitney385]

Mr Shade, obviously you have money to waste, if you think watching an informed video to see if £12 was worth investing or not - and FYI, the most pertinent info was in the first 3 minutes, the rest of the 18 "Pound" video was actually quite fun to watch - or you can just use the fast forward button....

[@markkirkpatrick6439]

You where ripped off I got one for a £1