Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Measure from ball to pin, not ball to pine. The secret to a good round of golf is making accurate shots - not easy when the pin is competing with the trees around it for your rangefinder's attention. Next time, pack along the new PinSeeker. It's accurate to +/- one yard from 5 to 1, 500 yards away and will range directly to the flag, not the objects behind it. With two Selective Targeting… Product details and pricing info |
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143 Customer Reviews Posted
- not tourney legal plus just what is the average trajectory?
- I am a near scratch golfer and have been playing golf for over 40 years. I recently bought the Bushnell 1500 Pinseeker with Slope. The technology behind this product is impressive but there are two points I'd like to make here.
After trying out the product this is my understanding on how the slope is calculated. The plus or minus yardage from the actual yardage is determined through some algebraic formula based on the actual yardage, the relative level you are to the target, and the trajectory on an average ball flight from that distance. Huh? Ok, what is the average trajectory of 120 yards or 210 yards for a shot? One person may hit a five iron from 150 yards and another may swing a wedge. Two different flight patterns from the same distance. I am a longer than average player to begin with. I hit a very high trajectory for most of my shots, including long irons, even when compared with players who are as long as I am. So not knowing what formula this is based on and what average trajectory, it still remains a guessing game (as to plus or minus yardage) and therefore defeats the purpose on principle. In my opinion it's a good gimmick but that's all.
Secondly, (and this is trump card for me) I was under the false impression that I could just "turn off" the slope feature during amateur tournament play thereby making the device legal. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In every aspect of golf the honor system applies but in this particular area the U.S.G.A. apparently doesn't trust you. The Pinseeker with Slope is illegal to use whether the slope feature is activated or not. Again, you cannot just turn this feature off and be in compliance.
So, If I could to do it all over again I would save the $50 and get the Pinseeker without the slope. Knowing the actual yardage is a great tool and I highly recommend the Pinseeker as it will improve your game but leave the slope. - 2008-06-03, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Outstanding product
- This rangefinder is compact in size, not too heavy, comes with a suitable protective case, is remarkably easy to use. Expecially nice is the feature that provides only the nearest distance when the user may not be able to steady the device. If the device moves slightly from, say, the pin on the green to the trees behind the green, you don't have to guess which yardage is correct because only the closer yardage is displayed.
- 2008-05-27, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 rangefinder w/slope feedback
- Great product. Looks solid. Easy to use. Quick to get yardage. Took less than 5secs to usually obtain a yardage even if you have shaky hands. Battery life is great. I've used this for 8 rounds already, and haven't replaced the battery.
Cons: A little expensive. - 2008-05-25, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- loving it
- Great when it is not windy. I like the fact that you can get yardage to the flag as opposed to just the middle or front of green with gps type devices. May be nice to have both gps and this for the complete experience.:)
- 2008-05-25, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Very Satisfied With This Product
- The Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangfinder is easy to use and very accurate. I really like the pin mode indicator that lets you know when you have a lock onto the pin without picking up trees or other objects in the background. It provides the yardage information very quickly and doesn't slow down play. Of course the Bushnell optics are second to none and the adjustable eyepiece is another handy feature.
The only minor complaint I have is the case that comes with it. It's too bulky and awkward to handle and stow away. Don't know if it will make you a better golfer, but if you are in the market for a reliable, accurate rangefinder, I highly recommend the Bushnell Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500. - 2008-05-22, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
