- Max range
- 700 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Water resistant
$129.99
Technology
Rangefinders
Helps you decide whether a laser rangefinder or GPS device suits you, and which features matter if you play in competitions.
- Researched
- 21 products
- Brands
- 8
- Prices last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
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Not sure which to choose?
Answer three questions and get yes, maybe or look elsewhere, with the reasons.
Buying factors
What matters
Laser or GPS
A laser measures the distance to whatever you aim it at, such as the flag. A GPS device shows distances to mapped points like the front, middle and back of the green without aiming.
Slope mode and competition rules
Slope modes adjust distances for elevation, which the Rules of Golf do not allow in a round. A device that has slope can still be used if that function is switched off, and a committee can ban rangefinders entirely by Local Rule.
Locking onto the flag
Lasers differ in how easily they pick out the flag against trees behind it. Many signal when they have locked on, which helps if your hands are not steady.
Display and size
Check how readable the display is in bright light and how the device fits your hand or pocket. Battery type and charging also differ between models.
Researched
21 products researched
Sorted by the price we checked, lowest first. Products without a current price come last.
Blue Tees
Captain Air
- Max range
- 1,000 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IP65
$199.99
- Max range
- 999 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Not published
$199.99
See at Global Golf: Precision Pro NX10 SlopeAffiliate link- Max range
- 1,300 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Water resistant
$199.99
New, Black
See at Global Golf: Shot Scope PRO L5Affiliate link- Max range
- 1,500 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Water resistant
$199.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Shot Scope PRO ZRAffiliate link- Max range
- 800 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Not published
$199.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Voice Caddie Laser FITAffiliate link- Max range
- 800 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Rainproof
$239.95
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIIIAffiliate linkBlue Tees
Captain Pro
- Max range
- 1,200 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IP67
$249.99
Precision Pro
Titan Slope
- Max range
- 999 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IP67
$249.99
Midnight, the color the page shows by default; limited-edition colors are priced separately
- Max range
- 1,200 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Rainproof
$299.95
See at TGW: Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GIIAffiliate linkArccos
Smart Laser
- Max range
- 999 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IP44
$299.99
- Max range
- 1,300 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IPX6
$299.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Bushnell Golf A1-SlopeAffiliate link- Max range
- 1,200 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IPX4
$299.99
See at Global Golf: Garmin Approach Z10Affiliate link- Max range
- 999 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IP67
$329.99
Silver Bullet, the color the page shows by default; the Azalea Limited Edition is $349.99
- Max range
- 1,000 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Not published
$349.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Voice Caddie TL1Affiliate linkShot Scope
PRO LX+ (2nd Gen)
- Max range
- 900 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Not published
$369.99
- Max range
- 1,300 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IPX6
$399.99
- Max range
- 1,300 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IPX7
$449.99
- Max range
- 1,300 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IPX6
$499.99
New, Black / Orange; Global Golf names it “Tour Hybrid 2026” and its feature list matches Bushnell’s Tour Hybrid (onboard GPS, slope, CR123 battery)
See at Global Golf: Bushnell Golf Tour HybridAffiliate link- Max range
- 1,200 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3ft for 10 minutes)
$529.95
See at Global Golf: Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZEDAffiliate link- Max range
- 1,300 yards
- Slope
- Yes
- Water rating
- IPX7
$599.99
Specifications
Side by side
Published specifications only, in the same order as the cards. The most complete rows come first.
| Specification | Shot ScopePRO L2 | Blue TeesCaptain Air | Precision ProNX10 Slope | Shot ScopePRO L5 | Shot ScopePRO ZR | Voice CaddieLaser FIT | NikonCOOLSHOT 20i GIII | Blue TeesCaptain Pro | Precision ProTitan Slope | NikonCOOLSHOT 50i GII | ArccosSmart Laser | Bushnell GolfA1-Slope | GarminApproach Z10 | Precision ProTitan Elite | Voice CaddieTL1 | Shot ScopePRO LX+ (2nd Gen) | Bushnell GolfTour V7 Shift | GarminApproach Z30 | Bushnell GolfTour Hybrid | NikonCOOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED | Bushnell GolfPro X3+LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max range | 700 yards | 1,000 yards | 999 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,500 yards | 800 yards | 800 yards | 1,200 yards | 999 yards | 1,200 yards | 999 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,200 yards | 999 yards | 1,000 yards | 900 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,200 yards | 1,300 yards |
| Magnification | 6× | 6× | 6× | 7× | 6× | 6× | 6× | 7× | 6× | 6× | 6.1× | 6× | 6× | 6× | 6× | 7× | 6× | 6× | 6× | 6× | 7× |
| Slope | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Turning slope off | Can be switched off | External slope switch | Slope switch | Slope switch | Can be switched off | Slope Integration with Tournament Mode | Not published | Slope switch | Slope switch | Not published | Slope switch | Slope switch | Tournament mode | Slope switch | Slope switch | Can be switched off | Slope switch | Tournament mode | Slope switch | Can be switched off | Locking Slope-Switch |
| Battery | Replaceable CR2 3V | USB-C rechargeable | CR2 3V Replaceable | Replaceable CR2 3V | Replaceable CR2 | Rechargeable Li-Polymer 500mAh | 1 CR2 Lithium Battery (DC 3V) | USB-C rechargeable | USB-C rechargeable | CR2 lithium battery | 3-Volt Lithium (CR-2) | USB-C rechargeable | Replaceable CR2 | USB-C rechargeable | Lithium CR2 (3V) | Not published | 3-Volt Lithium (CR-2) | Replaceable CR2 | Not recorded | Replaceable CR2 | 3-Volt Lithium (CR-2) |
| Water rating | Water resistant | IP65 | Not published | Water resistant | Water resistant | Not published | Rainproof | IP67 | IP67 | Rainproof | IP44 | IPX6 | IPX4 | IP67 | Not published | Not published | IPX6 | IPX7 | IPX6 | Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3ft for 10 minutes) | IPX7 |
| Display | Not published | LCD, red/black | Not published | Ultra Clear OLED display | Ultra Clear LCD display | Dual Display | Not published | OLED, multi-color | Not published | Not published | OLED | LCD | PDLC, black | Not published | Dual-Color OLED Display | Red/Black dual optics | OLED, red/green | transparent OLED, red | LCD w/ illuminated JOLT indicator ring | Not published | Enhanced Ultra-Bright Backlight Display |
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| Specification | Shot ScopePRO L2 | Blue TeesCaptain Air | Precision ProNX10 Slope | Shot ScopePRO L5 | Shot ScopePRO ZR | Voice CaddieLaser FIT | NikonCOOLSHOT 20i GIII | Blue TeesCaptain Pro | Precision ProTitan Slope | NikonCOOLSHOT 50i GII | ArccosSmart Laser | Bushnell GolfA1-Slope | GarminApproach Z10 | Precision ProTitan Elite | Voice CaddieTL1 | Shot ScopePRO LX+ (2nd Gen) | Bushnell GolfTour V7 Shift | GarminApproach Z30 | Bushnell GolfTour Hybrid | NikonCOOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED | Bushnell GolfPro X3+LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stabilization | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published |
Price intelligence
New, list and used
- Checked price: the price we last saw, where, and when.
- Maker’s list price: the maker’s own figure, where we have recorded it.
- Lowest used price: the lowest in-stock used price at the stores we check. Condition varies.
Typical-price and deal information appears once there is enough history.
| Product | Lowest price | Maker’s list price | Lowest used price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Scope PRO L2 | $129.99Shot Scope | $149.99 | No used price checked |
| Blue Tees Captain Air | $199.99Blue Tees Golf | Not published | No used price checked |
| Precision Pro NX10 Slope | $199.99Global Golf | Not published | No used price checked |
| Shot Scope PRO L5 | $199.99Global Golf | $229.99 | No used price checked |
| Shot Scope PRO ZR | $199.99DICK'S Sporting Goods | $299.99 | No used price checked |
| Voice Caddie Laser FIT | $199.99DICK'S Sporting Goods | $199.99 | No used price checked |
| Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIII | $239.95DICK'S Sporting Goods | $239.95 | No used price checked |
| Blue Tees Captain Pro | $249.99Blue Tees Golf | $299.99 | No used price checked |
| Precision Pro Titan Slope | $249.99Precision Pro | Not published | No used price checked |
| Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII | $299.95TGW | $299.95 | No used price checked |
| Arccos Smart Laser | $299.992nd Swing Golf | $299.99 | No used price checked |
| Bushnell Golf A1-Slope | $299.99DICK'S Sporting Goods | $299.99 | No used price checked |
| Garmin Approach Z10 | $299.99Global Golf | $299.99 | No used price checked |
| Precision Pro Titan Elite | $329.99Precision Pro | Not published | No used price checked |
| Voice Caddie TL1 | $349.99DICK'S Sporting Goods | $349.99 | No used price checked |
| Shot Scope PRO LX+ (2nd Gen) | $369.99PGA TOUR Superstore | $369.99 | No used price checked |
| Bushnell Golf Tour V7 Shift | $399.99Bushnell Golf | $399.99 | No used price checked |
| Garmin Approach Z30 | $449.99PGA TOUR Superstore | $449.99 | No used price checked |
| Bushnell Golf Tour Hybrid | $499.99Global Golf | $499.99 | No used price checked |
| Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED | $529.95Global Golf | $529.95 | No used price checked |
| Bushnell Golf Pro X3+LINK | $599.992nd Swing Golf | $599.99 | No used price checked |
Learn
Help deciding
Golf Lab tools, guides and comparisons for the rangefinders on this page.
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- Golf LabConditions Lab
How wind, temperature, altitude and an elevated green change a shot.
- GuideDo you need slope on a rangefinder?
What slope does, what Rule 4.3 and Model Local Rule G-5 say about it, and which of 21 laser rangefinders have a slope switch, from their makers' own descriptions.
- GuideGolf gifts under $50, $100 and $250 that don’t need a fitting
Gifts a golfer will use without being fitted for them first, by budget, from a dozen golf balls to a rangefinder or a home launch monitor, with what to find out before you buy.
- GuideGolf rangefinders under $300
Thirteen laser rangefinders that cost $300 or less new, grouped by whether the maker says slope turns off, with their range, magnification, battery and water rating.
- GuideRangefinders for tournament play
What the Rules of Golf say about slope, and what the makers of ten laser rangefinders say about turning it off for competition rounds.
- ComparisonBushnell Pro X3+LINK vs Tour V7 Shift
Two Bushnell Golf slope rangefinders with the same listed maximum range. They differ on magnification, display, water rating and slope switch.
- ComparisonBushnell Tour V7 Shift vs Blue Tees Captain Air
Two slope rangefinders at different prices when we last checked. They differ on range, display, water rating and how each is powered.
- ComparisonPrecision Pro NX10 Slope vs Bushnell Tour V7 Shift
Two 6x slope rangefinders with a slope switch and a CR2 battery. Bushnell Golf lists a longer range, an OLED display and an IPX6 rating; Precision Pro states no display type or water rating.