Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour Laser Rangefinder by Bushnell
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Digital camera reviews of Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour Laser Rangefinder
Digital camera Review: Must have a steady hand!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have found results up to 150 yards to be ok for hand holding. Past 150 you need to rest the Rangefinder on either a cart, Push cart, or even a tree. A monopod would also solve this problem. It does as advertised and has made a huge difference in my approach shots. You will quickly find some markers at your local course could be off as much as 20 yards. Pine trees work out to be the easiest to get a reading from though still difficult past 300 yards. After much research this is the best for the buck. Would highly recommend.Digital camera Review: Not Up To Par! (Updated 6/1/07) 4 1/2 Stars now.
Summary: 3 Stars
I have used a Bushnell Yardage Pro400 Laser Rangefinder since June, 1997. This summer it went belly-up, so I purchased the Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour (#200002), a much smaller instrument than the Pro400, which was like a binocular. However, with our new reflector flagsticks, I could read beyond 400 yards by merely pointing toward the green, without actually seeing the flag. It worked great. The Yardage Pro Tour, while small and convenient, is no where near as accurate or sensitive as the Pro400. It's hard to hold steady and must be exactly on the reflector flagstick to get a reading. It has a special feature, which if you depress the button for more than 3 seconds, it starts scanning (It usually takes longer than 3 seconds to get any reading). With a jiggling hand, the instrument flashes various yardage numbers faster than one can read them of whatever the instrument is scanning at that instant. Even with the flagstick laser reflectors, it's very difficult to get a reading. It's almost impossible to read the flag from beyond 150 yards. Certainly, it can't compare with the old Pro400. I sent the Pro400 to Bushnell for a repair, but they have no parts for it. They did offer to sell me a Yardage Pro Trophy (#202018), a lesser model than the Yardage Pro Tour, for $150. I can't honestly recommend the Yardage Pro Tour. If I had it to do over, I'd probably buy the Elite 1500, a larger, more expensive instrument reminiscent of the Pro400.
6/1/07 UPDATE - I returned the Yardage Pro Tour on 3/29/07, requesting a replacement under warranty for a defective product. On 4/26/07, I received a warranty replacement. However, the eyepiece was not adjustable, which rendered it useless for me. I called and got a "Call Tag" for returning it to Bushnell. On 5/29/07, a second replacement arrived with adjustable eyepiece but without the collapsible eyepiece rubber cup (oh, well!). This device works very good, probably as specified. I've used it only two days, but was able to get all the readings that I attempted. I read a laser reflective pin at 417 yds, not that I needed that reading for choice of club, but just to see what it would do. On another golf course, without the reflectors, I could still read the flags from where I got curious. It may be a coincidence, but the gold flag seemed easier to read. I'll have to check this further. All in all, I would say this is an acceptable product probably worth the price. I would give it 4 to 4.5 Stars if I knew how to edit the Star rating. Nevertheless, I would opt for the Pinseeker Elite 1500 if I purchase another.
Digital camera Review: Rangefinder
Summary: 4 Stars
Good Device and simple to use.
Beyond 150 yards it is difficult to get a yardage indication from the flag.
Inside 150 its dead on.
From yardages beyond 150 yards the device is accurate when viewing grass, bunkers, trees etc.
Digital camera Review: Rangefinder dissappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
I expected that the rangefinder would consistently give me a correct distance to the flag. Instead it often gives two or three different readings varying as much as one hundred yards. By using my common sense I can eliminate the 234 yard reading and settle on the 94 yard reading if I know I am around 100 yards out. Friends with the laser rangefinders that reflect off the flags that are so equipped, and friends with older model Bushnell rangefinders do not seem to have this problem. I tried to return this product but was told I could not because I did not have the original packaging. Conclusion: disappointing product and unacceptable return policy.Digital camera Review: What did I do before
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know how I played golf before I bought this. What was I thinking??? No more adding or subtracting or just plain guessing. By the time the group in front has walked off the green, I have the exact yardage to pin, have the right iron in my hand and ready to fire. Unfortunately, the laser range finder doesn't help you hit greens any better, but I am pin high every time! It is so much fun!