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Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED

Nikon says the COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED uses “advanced stabilization technology” that “counteracts hand shake making it easier to plan your shots.”

Research-basedBased on what Nikon publishes.

Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED
Photo: Global Golf

The short version

A slope rangefinder you can use in competition.

$529.95 new.

Buy it if

  • You play in competitionsNikon lists “Can be switched off”, so slope can be turned off for competition rounds.
  • You want standard CR2 batteriesNikon lists the battery as “Replaceable CR2”.

Skip it if

  • You want a rechargeable batteryNikon lists the battery as “Replaceable CR2”, not rechargeable.

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Specifications

7 of the 8 fields we checked are published by Nikon. The rest are listed as not published.

Max range1,200 yardsNikon lists a measurement range of 8–1,200 yd.Verified
Magnification6×Verified
SlopeYesNikon’s ID (Incline/Decline) mode gives a slope-adjusted distance.Verified
Turning slope offCan be switched offNikon: “Complies with USGA Local Rule 14-3 for tournament play when Slope is turned off,” and “When slope-compensation is not allowed, the Actual Distance Indicator (ADI) LED lets other players and officials know you’re not using the ID Technology mode.”Verified
DisplayNot publishedNikon lists the viewfinder display units (m/YD) but does not name the display type.
StabilizationYesNikon: “The powerful built-in optical image stabilization system counteracts hand shake in both the monocular view and the ranging laser.”Verified
Water ratingWaterproof (up to 1m/3.3ft for 10 minutes)Nikon gives no IP rating on this page.Verified
BatteryReplaceable CR2Nikon lists power source “CR2 lithium battery” and battery life of approx. 2,700 measurements.Verified

Compare prices

The latest new price we checked at each retailer: lowest price first among those in stock, then the rest.

  1. Global GolfIn stock
    $529.95
    See at Global GolfAffiliate link
  2. TGWIn stock
    $529.95
    See at TGWAffiliate 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 PROIII STABILIZED, each with its source.

  • Ease of use

    Nikon says the COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED’s optical image stabilization counteracts hand shake in both the view and the ranging laser, and that First Target Priority mode ignores background objects such as trees to make it easier to target the flagstick.

    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.

What matters most to you?

Standard batteries (CR2)

Do you play in competitions or club events?

Yes, so I need to be able to turn slope off

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Price checks

What it has cost, store by store

9 checks · 2 stores

Lowest new now
$529.95
At Global Golf
Maker’s list price
$529.95
Selling at list
Lowest used
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No current used listing
Deal check
Day 33 of 60
Deal calls start after 60 days of its own prices
$520$540Oct 9Oct 16Oct 23Oct 30Nov 6Maker’s list $529.95Global Golf, TGW $529.95$520$540Oct 9Oct 16Oct 23Oct 30Nov 6Maker’s list $529.95Global Golf, TGW$529.95$520$540Oct 9Oct 20Oct 31
Global GolfTGWMaker’s list price

Latest at each store

  • Global Golf

    $529.95New

    In stock

    Same as our first check

    Lowest new

  • TGW

    $529.95New

    In stock

    Same as our first check

Every check (9)
CheckedStoreConditionStockPrice
Nov 9TGWNewIn stock$529.95
Nov 9Global GolfNewIn stock$529.95
Nov 2TGWNewIn stock$529.95
Nov 2Global GolfNewIn stock$529.95
Oct 19TGWNewIn stock$529.95
Oct 19Global GolfNewIn stock$529.95
Oct 13TGWNewIn stock$529.95
Oct 12Global GolfNewIn stock$529.95
Oct 9Global GolfNewIn stock$529.95

Evidence ledger

Where the information on this page came from, when it was read, and how firmly it is established.

  1. VerifiedRead Oct 9, 2026

    Nikon publishes the COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED measurement range, magnification, image stabilization, slope-adjusted distance and tournament use with slope off, waterproofing, power source and price.

    Nikon product page

    Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Some feature text is carried as content data embedded in the page; matching was done against that embedded text.