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Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIII
Nikon says the COOLSHOT 20i GIII “gives golfers accuracy from any angle.”
Evidence: Research-based
The short version
Who the COOLSHOT 20i GIII is for.
$239.95 new.
Buy it if
- You want standard CR2 batteriesNikon lists the battery as “1 CR2 Lithium Battery (DC 3V)”.
- Your budget is up to $300$239.95 new at DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Skip it if
- You want a rechargeable batteryNikon lists the battery as “1 CR2 Lithium Battery (DC 3V)”, not rechargeable.
Look at instead
- Precision Pro NX10 Slope$199.99Fits the same golfer, for $40 less.
- Shot Scope PRO L5$199.99Fits the same golfer, for $40 less.
- Shot Scope PRO ZR$199.99Fits the same golfer, for $40 less.
Specifications
5 of the 8 fields we checked are published by Nikon. The rest are listed as not published.
| Specification | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Max range | 800 yardsNikon lists a range of 6–800 yards. | Evidence: Verified |
| Magnification | 6× | Evidence: Verified |
| Slope | YesIntegrated slope technology; Golf Mode compensates for uphill and downhill shots. | Evidence: Verified |
| Turning slope off | Not publishedNikon’s page describes integrated slope technology and Golf Mode but does not say whether slope can be switched off. | No evidence: value not published |
| Display | Not publishedDisplay type is not stated on the page. | No evidence: value not published |
| Stabilization | Not publishedNot mentioned by Nikon for this model. | No evidence: value not published |
| Water rating | RainproofNo IP rating is stated. | Evidence: Verified |
| Battery | 1 CR2 Lithium Battery (DC 3V) | Evidence: Verified |
Compare prices
The latest new price we checked at each retailer: lowest price first among those in stock, then the rest.
- DICK'S Sporting Goods$239.95See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIIIAffiliate link
- Global Golf$239.95See at Global Golf: Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIIIAffiliate link
- Golf Galaxy$239.95See at Golf Galaxy: Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIIIAffiliate link
- TGW$239.95See at TGW (out of stock): Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIIIAffiliate link
Prices can differ by configuration, color or pack size; where a retailer’s price buys something specific, it says so under the price. Check the retailer’s page before you buy.
What Nikon claims
Nikon’s own statements about the COOLSHOT 20i GIII, each with its source.
Portability
Nikon calls the COOLSHOT 20i GIII lightweight and lists its weight as 4.6 oz without batteries.
Evidence: Verified
Alternatives
First, the rangefinders whose makers describe them for the same golfer. Then the other rangefinders we have researched, placed by the price we last saw: the five nearest in price in each group.
Standard batteries (CR2)
- Precision Pro NX10 Slope$199.99
- Shot Scope PRO L5$199.99
- Shot Scope PRO ZR$199.99
- Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII$299.95
- Arccos Smart Laser$299.99
Spend less
- Voice Caddie Laser FIT$199.99
- Shot Scope PRO ZR$199.99
- Shot Scope PRO L5$199.99
- Precision Pro NX10 Slope$199.99
- Blue Tees Captain Air$199.99
Similar price
- Blue Tees Captain Pro$249.99
- Precision Pro Titan Slope$249.99
Spend more
- Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII$299.95
- Arccos Smart Laser$299.99
- Bushnell Golf A1-Slope$299.99
- Garmin Approach Z10$299.99
- Precision Pro Titan Elite$329.99
Price checks
What it has cost, store by store
19 checks · 4 stores
- Lowest new now
- $239.95
- At DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Maker’s list price
- $239.95
- Selling at list
- Lowest used
- —
- No current used listing
- Deal check
- Day 33 of 60
- Deal calls start after 60 days of its own prices
Latest at each store
DICK'S Sporting Goods
$239.95New
One check so far
Lowest new
Global Golf
$239.95New
Same as our first check
Golf Galaxy
$239.95New
One check so far
TGW
$239.95New
Same as our first check
Every check (19)
| Checked | Store | Condition | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 12 | TGW | New | Out of stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 9 | TGW | New | Out of stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 9 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 5 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 5 | TGW | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 2 | TGW | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Nov 2 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 30 | DICK'S Sporting Goods | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 30 | Golf Galaxy | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 29 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 29 | TGW | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 22 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 22 | TGW | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 19 | TGW | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 19 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 13 | TGW | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 12 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
| Oct 9 | Global Golf | New | In stock | $239.95 |
Evidence ledger
Where the information on this page came from, when it was read, and how firmly it is established.
- Evidence: Verified
Nikon publishes the COOLSHOT 20i GIII range, magnification, incline/decline mode, rainproof construction, power source and price.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.