56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Good product for lower-end of Bushnell line, January 17, 2011
This review is from: Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder (Sports)
Background: I'm 30 years old, a scratch golfer that plays 1-2 times a week, 9 months out of the year. I also am a penny-pincher and that is why this product interested me. After borrowing several of these types of yardage-advisors from family and friends (I've tried Skycaddie, Bushnell Pro V2, and Bushnell 1600), I liked the rangefinder better than the GPS. That, to me, was the easy part. I wanted the PinSeeker technology but didn't want to pay for the top-of-the-line model. I should have bought one of these several years ago. Of course the PinSeeker technology is relatively new, so maybe I'm glad I waited. Anyway, my father is 60 years old and he uses the higher-end Bushnell, the 1600. I have played 3 rounds with his 1600, and several rounds with my Medalist, as well as a couple with someone else's V2 in a tournament. There is a difference in the models, and if you're a rich golfer who doesn't care about an extra $150-$200, go ahead and buy the 1600. It's got...
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Bushnell Medalist Range Finder, September 19, 2007
I just purchased the Bushnell Medalist range finder a week ago. I did this after researching most of the popular golf GPS products and the golf range finders. Specifically, the Bushnell Medalist range finder is a "WINNER". I lowered my score right away. Not by hitting the ball better, but by avoiding the traps (I can measure where they are). I was aslo able to pick the right club for the right distance. I found the range finder to be very, very accurate. After a week at my main course, and playing three other difficult golf courses, I play with a new "Tiger" like confidence. The summary follows: Positive: 1) Accuracy 2) Small size ( you can mange with one hand, although you need two to get a "steady" reading. The "Pinseeker" mode almost eliaintes this issue though. 3) Cost (it is worth the value of $299) 4) Battery life (it has not blinked after a week of daily use) 9 volt...
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Works like a charm!, February 12, 2009
This review is from: Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder (Sports)
I was finally able to get out and field test my Bushnell Medalist Pinseeker while sneaking in 27 holes. Long story short: It performed flawlessly. Long story long...: It instantly picked up all 18 weather beaten red winter flags from just about anywhere. Example 1. I had 297 left into a par 5, it snagged the information instantaneously. I know my old 400 Bushnell was useless from that range. Example 2. 189 yards left into a par 4, the red flag was limp and there was a hillside 28 yards behind the pin. Information was instantly "pinseeked". Example 3. 179 yard par 3, lots of "clutter" and trees behind the stick. Shoot, zip, got the number. Of course all of the par 3's and every approach flag was easily attainable. I also used the scan mode to shoot trap lips, dog legs, hazard boundaries and anything else I saw. I don't know if it's been redesigned but, the battery door wasn't even a consideration. I...
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