Does Disc Golf Require a Rangefinder?

[@BillFromAZ]

One great use for a rangefinder. If you know the distance you can throw, you can use a rangefinder to find that spot, so you aren't trying to throw further than you can. For example, you know you throw 350, but the hole is 425, you can find a spot that is 350 from the tee pad and aim for there.

[@JustDisc]

Very true Bill! Really allows you to plan your route on those longer holes 👍

[@fbmowner]

That's exactly why I am buying one. Especially for upshots.

[@drewg3087]

Why I bought one. To see my growth in feet as I practice BH and FH and also hit everything from 20-30 feet while putting. Well… eventually, ha.

[@zmollon]

Luckily for me after my throw the distance to the hole will be exactly the same

[@wakimura303]

If I get a rangefinder I’m also getting an ESP Nuke

[@michaelscarn4618]

Of course, this is a no brainer

[@xposition2001]

I am a first year disc golfer and I just ordered the Revasri Rangefinder from Amazon. It is under $100 and has all the feature that the Bushnell has. I purchased it because I play almost everyday and I really want to know specific distance to the pin. This will help with disc selection on longer par 4+ wholes as well as when I'm scrambling because of a missed shot. Grate video and some good advice to consider. Thanks for sharing!

[@JustDisc]

Great purchase and thanks for letting us know! Enjoy 👍

[@michaelhawrys9499]

Thanks for the info. lots of great info to consider, JDD

[@guelphdgc7995]

"Hey that looks like Paris, I wonder where this was filmed. Oh crazy! It is Paris!" I stumbled across your channel once before, had no idea you were a fellow canuck. Subbed!

[@JustDisc]

Welcome aboard Guelph DGC! Thanks for joining the community ❤ We got to get up there to play some disc!

[@chakatrain]

Good review and helpful! JDD. :)

[@davidmorton8170]

GPS has one other drawback ... you measure after you throw and walk to the new spot. If you want to know the distance before you throw, you have a lot of walking to do! I've been learning to throw putters lately, and if the distance is less than 250, I should throw a putter. A local course has some iffy signs - one says 240 but is actually 280 and another the opposite. That certainly changed my disc selection!

[@drewscott9763]

I can think of a reason for a beginner to have a range finder. To calculate their average range in an open field with the same disc so they can tell when their form was good and when it was poor.

[@JustDisc]

Very true Drew!

[@schedulingfarmfresh3054]

i was thinking the same thing. Field work. its best to know what distance you can throw with each disc.

[@LemieuxPA]

Bought the Apex Disc golf rangefinder available at Infinite disc golf. Love it.

[@JustDisc]

Sweet! We are glad you like it 👍

[@hughdobson4508]

As a nubie I was thinking of getting a range finder to help me figure out if I am being consistent in my practice throws. But I guess that +/- 20 ft on UDisc is ok for now. JDD

[@timorautiainen1783]

I recommend also to have another simple GPS point-to-point application for measuring. While ago Udisc showed almost -45 feet to throw even had +/-13 feet accuracy (numbers converted from meters). This was on a field where I know the distances pretty well thanks to maps and measuring from satellite imagery. Even I knew the measure was way off, it did have a bit of downer in my mood as I thought that I had good throw but then got that awful distance, while knowing it was bad measure.

[@JustDisc]

Which other gps program do you use?

[@timorautiainen1783]

@@JustDisc Currently as second I have 'GPS Distance Meter' from Android store. It does not require data and has simple lock A and B locations. No maps not anything fancy, just raw distance. It does have small ad in the bottom but nothing obstructive or intrusive. But I guess it can be as wrong as anything in the end. The time I mentioned earlier it was as good as it can get for the normal accuracy my phone can have with GPS.

[@jbrew434]

Helpful. Thanks 👍🏼

[@JustDisc]

No problem, thanks for watching JBrew!

[@aw.skyraker4732]

Hey JD！I have a question. Is it necessary to have a slope switch on the rangefinder to ensure the legality of golf competition？Or the rangefinder only need a mode change function to close the slope function？

[@JustDisc]

That's a good question SkyRaker! For ball golf, I'm pretty sure you need a visual switch or some visual way of seeing that it's off. As for disc golf, it doesn't matter, even when in tournament play.

[@aw.skyraker4732]

​@@JustDisc Got it！Thank you very much！

[@hildiedube9390]

Excellent info!

[@ryanturner6920]

Put a FLIR mode in it so I can spot/target my disc against the background at distances.

[@JustDisc]

FLIR mode?

[@ryanturner6920]

@@JustDisc An infrared camera mode. I would be surprised if a disc didn't stand out in high contrast against the ground or the sky in IR due to being at different temperatures.

[@JustDisc]

Thanks for the clarification! 👍

[@Mr.SpocksBrain]

The Bushnell is just 120€ thanks to the weak Dollar. And it’s nice to change between meter and feet + useless yard (whatever that is)! Bushnell comes with the typical issues from „made in the USA“. Quality wise it can’t compete with high German or even just EU standards. But it’s cheap and does what it is supposed to do just perfectly!

[@JustDisc]

Thanks for your input! 👍 Nice to hear from people that have experience with the product

[@Mr.SpocksBrain]

@@ATutube I do not dislike the US… it’s just a fact, the dollar lost significant to the Euro lately. That’s why it’s cheap to buy in the US for now

[@Mr.SpocksBrain]

@@ATutube true

[@Mr.SpocksBrain]

@@qwaszx2 constantly changing mate

[@MetaGazon]

I thought sing distances measured the flight path of the "line" intended by the course designer.

[@JustDisc]

You are correct! And that’s how we took the measurements as well. We didn’t just go in a direct line but instead, followed the line to f the fairway

[@ROYteous]

You show the Bushnell Edge, but then don't even talk about it? It's currently the same price as the 850, so I'd go for the Edge first if you're going to spend that much. It's been in and out of stock, but I was just able to order one. Was actually just one trying to find a video about it to try and justify how much I spent on it. Also, I'm a beginner, so this video did not help me make sense of my purchase... lol. Still nice to know how far I can throw, where the 1st circle is or how far I made a shot into the basket from.

[@JustDisc]

This video was about helping the consumer decide on whether or not they should buy a rangefinder for disc golf. Not about reviewing any one particular rangefinder

[@ROYteous]

@@JustDisc I realize that, but you did mention the Bushnell 850 as an option, but then not the Edge even though you showed it in the video. Not expecting a review in the video, but it would be beneficial to at least mention it as an option for those that are on the fence about getting a range finder. Then they can at least have an idea of what their options are and don't end up just looking for an older model that sells for the same price as the new model.

[@JustDisc]

Our mistake that’s for sure. What’s odd is that the 850 Paul AD is still playing at the same time with the Edge Kona AD. Weird that they would be advertising both and yet the edge is the newer model. Thanks for the clarification 👍

[@chainraiderdiscgolf]

I will never use one.

[@JustDisc]

Even with the one I have, I barely use it unless it’s a new course or I’m somewhere on a par4 or 5 that I’ve never been

[@chainraiderdiscgolf]

@@JustDisc I will trust my God given talents and abilities. I don't need another device. The only time I would use one is to track my drives when working on them for more distance.