Bushnell Tour V2 with PinSeeker Review
There are several ways to improve your golf game. Frequent practice, of course, tops the list. Then there are trips to the driving range, practicing your swing in front of a video camera and even lifting free weights to improve your strength and stamina.
But you can also give your golf game a boost electronically by relying on a wide range of golf laser rangefinders. These tools help you quickly and accurately determine how far you are from the pin. They also help you determine the obstacles in your way.
One of the most popular laser rangefinders for golfers is the Bushnell Tour V2 with PinSeeker.
This is a middle-of-the-line rangefinder, but can still be a very effective tool for any golfer hoping to lower his or her scores.
Here are the pros of this rangefinder:
1. It uses Bushnell’s trusted PinSeeker technology, which makes it extremely easy for golfers to measure distances accurately.
2. It is compact enough to fit in golfers’ pockets.
3. It is lightweight enough to tote comfortably on the golf course.
The Golf Tour V2, though, does come with a few cons:
1. It is not cheap.
2. It is not as high-end a machine as is Bushnell’s PinSeeker 1500 rangefinder.
3. It is not as effective when measuring longer distances to the flag.
The Bushnell Golf Tour V2 is popular because it is so lightweight while still being an effective measuring tool. Golfers don’t have to worry about finding space for the V2 in their carts or bags. They can simply stow it in their pockets when they’re not using it.
Of course, because it is so lightweight, the V2 is not quite as effective as is Bushnell’s PinSeeker 1500, a rangefinder that weighs a hefty 10 ounces. The V2’s display is not quite as crisp, and its buttons seem a bit flimsier than those on the PinSeeker 1500.
However, the Golf Tour V2 does feature Bushnell’s much-lauded PinSeeker technology. This means it’s easy for golfers to determine how much yardage they face before reaching the pin. Golfers simply have to move the rangefinder around the target until it locks on it. The V2 will not measure distances longer than 180 yards with the most precise accuracy. Consider this a tradeoff for the V2’s light weight and portability.
The V2 comes with its own 3-volt lithium battery. This means that golfers can use it as soon as they remove it from its box.
The V2 can measure objects that stand 1,000 yards away as long as those objects are reflective. It can measure trees that stand as much as 600 yards away and flags that are as far as 300 yards away. Be warned, though, the flags must be highly reflective if they are to be measured this far away with a V2.
The Golf Tour V2 is legal for both tournament and handicap pay. However, the rangefinder’s Slope Edition is not. This edition, though, is a nice tool for non-tournament golfers who desire the ability to have ranged adjusted according to the slope of a hole.
It’s safe to say that the Golf Tour V2 still ranks as one of the top rangefinders. It may not be as powerful as Bushnell’s PinSeeker 1500, but its lightweight and portable nature make up for this.
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