I think this optical instrument should be mandatory on all golf courses. Just as iPods have obviated CDs, this device will completely obviate the need for yardages on sprinkler heads and the like. Here's my normal round without the Bushnell Pinseeker: I drive out in the fairway -- hopefully -- and then have to find a sprinkler head. From there I have to pace it off to my ball. I get a yardage, but that's to the center of the green. At my home course I go to a pin sheet which has a crude outline of the green with four numbers on the green -- back left, back right, front left, front center. Now, assuming we're playing the back left number, I have to do some speculative math to determine how far back left the pin is, add that to the yardage ... you get the picture. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME!! The Bushnell zeroes in on the flag and gives me an exact-to-the-pin yardage every time. DO NOT get the cheaper versions as the optics are not good and it's almost impossible to lock in on the flag -- you will be terribly disappointed if you get the under $200 one. And the one that factors in slope is not USGA legal. I just finished a round at famous Riviera C.C. I had a caddy. He was calculating yardages for both me and my partner and he was amazingly accurate, but the time he wasted pacing off yardages from sprinkler heads ... and whenever someone hit it right or left in the Eucalyptuses he relied heavily on my Bushnell for the yardages. And he was not spot-on with his distances. This has been by far the best new thing I have put in my bag. It's a little pricey but then no one thinks about spending $400 for that new driver that does nothing to improve their swing. One thing the Bushnell has done is to really refine my iron distances. I'm a single digit handicap and this beautiful little instrument has just been a fantastic addition. I don't work for the company and I think their cheaper products are garbage. But this little guy is a beaut.

This thing works exactly as advertised. I use it for golf, and it does a very good job of separating the flag from other background objects, even when wind or my over-caffeinated hands make it hard to get the target centered on the flag. Even works when there is no wind and the flag is hanging straight down. This is well worth the cost adder over cheaper ones that don't work nearly as well.

The Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Rangefinder (non-slope model) is easy to use and constructed for the elements. After using the Pinseeker for a few rounds I quickly learned how to focus and acquire the desired target in a matter of seconds. As I walk up to my ball I pull out the rangefinder, acquire the target, put it back in the case and hit the shot without adding more then 10 seconds to my preshot routine. This rangefinder is most definately a game improvement device and has helped me to select the right club, and in many cases made me aware that I needed to change clubs.

In my opinion it is better then the GPS devices whereas you must have a course loaded or manually enter the course info beforehand. If you ride in a golf car with GPS and are subject to cart path only, then the point where your ball lies will only be an estimate of the actual yardage. The Pinseeker can go to any course in the world and be used immediately on any part of the course.

If you are looking for a device that will help with club selection and game imporvement, then I would highly recommend the Pinseeker 1500.

This is a beautifully constructed laser instrument for accurately measuring your distance to the pin or to any obstacle on the course. It works significantly better than the older version of this same product locking in much quicker plus it can find the flag MUCH easier.

My dad and I both use this when we are playing golf and find it to be completely reliable. You will also find additional uses for your Yardage Pro Laser Rangefinder. I use my for sighting in my rifle and for all sorts of other things.

One small downside. You do have to drag it out and sight in every time you need a measurement and that does get a bit tiresome. The GPS units that are on some golf carts on some courses are VERY convenient but do not give precise yardage to the pin and other objects.

I heartily recommend this product! It delivers exactly as promised.

I've only used this 3 rounds so far. What a great tool to improve your golf game and to make shots with confidence. I was apprehensive spending this much money for this as opposed to replacing some of my clubs. I was blown away the first round I used this. It works as mentioned by all reviewers. If I could rate it higher I would. It is hard to hold it steady without the image shaking even a little, but it still gives you an accurate yardage while in the scan mode. There is no need to be perfectly steady, it catches the flag and gives you a yardage. It's also great for distances to water and sand traps. I highly recommend this for any golfer looking to improve their game! Amazon has the lowest price I could find. Even on EBAY the final winning prices plus shipping were higher then Amazon.

This is my second rangefinder by Bushnell. The first one was the Scout, which was an excellent product but could not get the pin beyond 200 yards. This version gets the pin out to 400 or so, depending on conditions. It is a little bulkier than the Scout, but you get 7x magnification and much better optics for looking at the green. You can range any object on the course, like the lip of a bunker, the far side of a pond, a tree, etc. to know exactly how far you need to carry the ball. This flexibility makes a laser much better than any GPS, and you don't pay a subscription or have to have a participating course to use the laser, it works anywhere.

A laser rangefinder will improve your game by first allowing you to learn what distance you hit every club in the bag, there is no guessing, you get instant feedback. Second if you play strange courses often it allows you to see the hole and plan a strategy from the tee. It is also amazing how many courses have yardage markers that are incorrect.

This rangefinder is every bit as good as everyone says it is. But I think one point is not emphasized enough. With older range finders I've owned, you "shot" the flag. If you missed, you had to shoot it again...and again. And sometimes you just couldn't "hit" it. But with this Bushnell Pinseeker 1500, you don't have to nail it. Just aim it generally at the flag and move it around a bit. When it captures the flag, the yardage is locked in. So now my aim doesn't matter and I can shoot from much farther away and get the accurate distance in just a few seconds. It's awesome. And don't spend the extra $80 on the "slope" model. One, it's not legal and, two, can't you already tell when the hole is uphill or downhill? I think it's wasted money (although it DOES work as advertised). What a Christmas or birthday gift!!!

The 1500 Laser Rangefinder has performed just as I read in other reviews. I think the positives outweigh the negatives. I'm a 58 year old female and haven't had an issue with having a fairly steady hand to locate the pin. Objects behind the pin are picked up as well, however there is a method using the laser to eliminate those objects and just focus on the pin. Knowing the yardage to the pin has been very helpful. One still has to take all other factors into consideration as well...slope, speed of greens, wind, etc. Of course, you have to hit the ball correctly, too!

I have had the Pinseeker 1500 for over a year. It is a marvelous tool. I had the Yardage Pro Sport prior to this. The Pinseeker 1500 is soooo much better and faster. The only reason I didn't give it a 5, is because the one feature it doesn't have, that my buddies older range finder does have, is the telescope power. His is not as easy or accurate as the Pinseeker, but you can use his to see the ball on the green 200 yards away. Can't do that with the Pinseeker. So Bushnell, if you are listening... How much could it possibly add to the already lofty price?
ps-I have the slope edition. I agree that you don't need it and it's probably not worth the extra $50.

I did a lot of research before I purchased the Pinseeker 1500. I had already owned a Sky Caddie but was getting tired of paying a yearly fee so I thought this Bushnell device might be the answer. I am not disappointed. The only reason I did not give it five stars is it's a little shaky when you focus on the object your trying to get the distance on. Other than that it's great and will allow me to use it without any yearly fee.

I had previously bought a cheaper nikon range finder. I ended up taking it back and getting the pinseeker 1500 (non slope). It picks up the pin(doesn't need the flag) perfectly.. When rangefinders pick up the pin and some background clutter they always show you the farthest distance. this is because they are optimized for hunting (picking up a deer through the brush). the pinseeker always shows the closer object (optimized for golf). It's the best range finder I have used and all who see it agree. buy it.

I bought this for my husband who is an avid golfer and this has been a great tool to help him get better. Before I made this purchase he looked into several products that were similar and this item seemed to be the best choice and he was right. He has friends who have other range finders and when they play together they all want him to give them a yardage because his is by far the best.

This is a great device that works exactly as advertised _but_ it does not replace a pin sheet and/or GPS. If you're a 18 handicapper it is all you need. But if you're a low handicapper the pin is not always what you want to know, and it isn't necessarily that good for telling you the front and back of the green/ridges on greens, etc. For that reason I use it in conjunction with a GPS which tells me front/rear of green yardages. The GPS is not as good for pin yardages because I am telling it where the pin is, and I might be off in that regard.
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It takes a little getting used to but once you become accustomed to where you need to aim the laser it works well. It is hard to hold steady (I thought it was just me but my friends had the same experience) but it is very accurate.

This is simply awesome. I tested it on a course that had GPS on the carts and the yardages were spot on. I also used it at my local muni. What a difference maker when you know the exact yardages. This is a real confidence booster and a time saver. Well worth the money.

This is my 3rd Bushnell rangefinder since 1998. The 1st one I bought is the 1st generation Bushnell, which is very bulky, but very durable. After 6 years of use, I upgraded to the Tour-XL in 2004. The Tour-Xl is a much better device than the 1st generation rangefinder. It's smaller in size, and can pick up the flags in distance in the Scan mode (in most cases, the 1st generation one can't give a reading to the flag 200 yards out because of hand shake). But you have to hold the fire button to search for the targets. It usually takes 3~4 seconds. In tournament play, pace of play is very important, these 3~4 seconds sometimes seem a little too long.

This Pinseeker does a lot better job than the Tour-XL in picking up small targets. And it does it easy. You just need to press the fire button once and aim it aound the target. It will give a reading almost immediately. It works great for me so far. Plus, this Pinseeker has a rugged design. It feels very solid and durable in your hands.

This product works as advertised. It speeds up play, and has saved me strokes, particularly in the

Well worth the $$. Most accurate device I have come accross. I bought this for my wife, since I have a SkyCaddie, and I use this more than I use mine. No data to input, just point, push and read.

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.
br /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.
br /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.
br /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.

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.

This tool will help elevate your game as it will remove all doubt about your exact yardage. It's taken my short iron game to a new level. It works great on courses that you're not familiar with especially when it involves carries over bunkers, ravine, water etc. Well worth the money spent. I have 0 regrets.

This rangefinder is great! Not only is it simple to use but it is deadly accurate. I have used it along with GPS on cart and it matches. Of course when you stand over the ball and get a distance, it is more accurate since you don't normally drive over the ball to get a distance. I would recommend this product to anyone. I know I have probably reduced my score by 2 strokes just by using this product. No longer have to rely on the eyes to make a guess. It's right there in the sight.

One of the best investments that I have made. Well worth the cost. Adds to the enjoyment of the game. Would reccomend to all - easy to use! Very accurate.

My wife and I bought the Pinseeker 1500 and we love it. I'm an 8, she's a 13. We both agree it saves us at least 2-3 strokes per round. It's very intuitive and easy to use. She "hits" targets with the laser for me and I "hit" hers. Saves time for both of us. We used to use course yardage markers and eyeball targets when we couldn't find those. Boy, have we found that both course yardage markers and our "eyeball" estimates were off sometimes. Now we know the yardage to the yard and that really gives us a lot of confidence in our club selection. This tool removes the guesswork and will save you strokes. Well worth the money.

Wonder and easy to use. In the pinseeker mode, will quickly pick out the distance to the pin. Easy to hold steady when searching for the distance to the pin.

The Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder builds your shot making confidence by taking away any doubt you may have in which club to use for any given shot, you know the distance. I have played rounds with someone using a GPS device and the distances are equal, but I have the advantage since I can play on ANY course, not just ones which have been mapped for GPS. This unit may also be used for hunting or any other time distance is in questiuon. The pinseeker mode is ideal and the learning curve is very quick and painless.

The Pinseeker 1500 in awesome, it is dead on with the yardage. Save time by not having to look for sprinkler heads and walking off yardage. Buy it, you will be pleased !!

I had the Nikon 440, which works fine but has limited range and has trouble finding the pin in front of background clutter, like trees. This one latches on to the pin from 250 yards out very quickly. A big improvement.

The product is accurate, and easy to use. It is a great timesaver in that you don't have to waste time finding markers and pacing off distances that generally get you to +/- 3 yards at best. The only occasional hiccup is that it is sometimes difficult to catch the flag in front of trees that are fairly close behind the green. Steady hand has not been a problem- either standing or sitting in cart.

[[ASIN:B000TSOM5M Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder] I have used other rangefinders [GPS & Laser]. This unit is easier to use, more versitile and as accurate as any unit I have used!!!
Excellent product that requires no special equipment on the golf course and I would reommend it to any serious player [or hunter!]

After spending the same amount of $ last year for Bushnell's latest product, I was skeptical that the Pinseeker 1500 was what I needed. The earlier version was smaller but not accurate and difficult to target in on. I really like the Pinseeker 1500 and its ability to "Zero in on the target" It is very accurate. One note, if you play in tournaments make sure you get the tournament edition, you don't want to be disqualified for having slope, etc built in.

With the rangefinder being a recent Holiday present using the product for the first time was highly anticipated.

The unit is easy to handle due to its reasonable weight and style. While the carry case is solid to protect the product, I chose not to wear it playing. Wearing a 'man purse' is a matter of personal choice as well.

The product brochure stated the eye piece could be used in either the 'closed' or 'open/extended' position, I found only the extended eye lens was practical. Once that minor gaffe was solved picking up the yardage to the flag on a sunny January So. Cal morning was a breeze...into or away from the sun.

After a couple of holes the others in the 'pick-up' group stopped asking their regular with a GPS device for yardages because they found those readings off by up to 7 yards. With a practice of not participating in wagering with strangers I was happy to provide the distances.

I am looking forward to using the Pro 1500 (without elevation) in an upcoming tournament..when it can start paying for itself!

What a nice piece of equipment. I bought this for my dad for Christmas. He love's it. We used it golfing yesterday and it is so easy to lock onto the flag and get a distance. Since they are USGA legal now, this unit is a must have. It also has 7x magnification which helps you get a good look at your target. Most of the lower end models have little to no magnification, so while you think you are getting a good deal, you will probably be getting a lot of wrong yardages.

This product works well. I am pleased with the purchase. I tested it against a sophisticated cart GPS system and it was always on the mark. Even with the cart GPS available, the Bushnell came in handy many times, such as when we couldn't get the cart close to the ball, or when I wanted to check yardages for spots not on the GPS screen. It has some magnification, so it made just spotting the flag easier on longer distances. The carrying case is nice, especially with the magnetic flap. I had some trouble shooting the pin on a couple of holes, but it was windy that day. I just waited for someone to grab the flag or pull their ball out of the hole to get a reading on them instead. If you're serious about improving your GIR, I recommend this product. One additional note: This thing is very useful on the driving range as well.

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.
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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.
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I have only played 1 round using the Bushnell Pinseeler and I can already see how it will improve my game by 2 or 3 strokes a round. Mabe more. Now I know exactly how far the flag is which keeps me from making wrong club choices. It also gives me more confidence which lowers my score as well. The rangefinder itself works great. It is easy to operate and very fast. Some think rangefinders make the game solwer but actually you spend less time deciding on what club to use so the game goes faster. I would recommend the pinseeker to anyone seeking to improve their game. The only thing it doesn't do a good job at is improving your swing:)
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I have been totally impressed with the Pinseeker 1500. My fears that I would have difficulty getting the flag was totally unfounded. It was so easy and I recommend it without reservation.

I thought I would be too lazy to use a rangefinder for all my shots. I thought my hands would shake too much for me to get an accurate reading every time. I was wrong on all accounts. After just a few minutes of practice at objects in my neighborhood my hand became steady enough for the rangefinder. Due to the "pinseeker" technolgy, you don't need a perfectly steady hand. Once on the course, i used it for all shots under 200 yards. It takes a matter of seconds to get your hands steady and get an instant reading. I was concerned I would slow down the group behind me. That was never the case. The group in front of me actually took longer trying to find sprinkler heads to get a distance estimation. I would now recommend this over a GPS unit because I had the ability to find distances to bunkers and other objects (not all GPS units have all objects listed). Finally the slope reading was awesome (GPS units cannot do that). I had a serious advantage over my friend because not only did I have distance, but I had adjusted distance due to the slope readings. This unit was worth the extra money.

Very accurate and easy to use and fun too. Only problem is that when looking at uphill flags on the green it is hard to spot the flag accurately.

This product works well,no doubt about it.The occasional false reading is a result of an unsteady hand,so brace yourself and try it again if you think its given you a wrong number.Expensive, but if you have extra bucks and are a serious golfer go for it.Just remember, the model that has the slop factor included is not allowed in tournament play.

The product was as expected and delivered very quickly.

I had one problem and that was not related to the product but an over billing problem with Amazon.

I find this product to be very good. Somewhat hard to hold steady on the flag unless using the golf cart for support thus causing misreads on occasion. When held steady it is right on every time. I find the slope feature to be very helpful especially when visiting unfamiliar courses.
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The pinseeker 1500 works as well if not better than any rangefinder I have used.

Excellent product, but does require a steady hand at more than 125 yards from the flag due to 7 power optics. Have verified the distances shown using friends GPS units and found that it is most accurate.

I am throughly pleased with the performance of the range finder especially the slope calculator. It is great for the average golfer that knows how far they hit their individual clubs because this product will give you the confidence to pull it and hit it knowing you have chosen the right club. Now, if someone would invent a product that would tell me when I am aiming at the wrong target with my clubs I would be a much better golfer. Seriously, Bushnell has created a very good product.

Overall this Bushnell rangefinder works well. I was surprised and a little disappointed with its size. It is larger than I thought it would be. The last rangefinder I had (Nikon) was small enough to put in my pocket. This one is not. It does, however, do a good job of giving me accurate yardage for all targets on the golf course. I enjoy it very much and recommend it without hesitation.

Used this about 7 times on a course. This was to replace the garmin golflogic (last years model) which was not accurate enough.
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br /-more bulky. This fits in a large pocket, but barely
br /-does not have a belt clip design. It would be nice to be able to just clip this directly to your belt, with a similar design to the garmin golflogic which has a brilliant belt clip design
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br /Bottom line, this is must better than the garmin gps unit.

Very fine product. Easy to use and accurate. I have a little problem with ranging other than the pins. Definitely speeds up play and adds confidence to my swing because I know the distance I need.

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.:)

As good as it claims to be. Great for golf & hunting. Easy to use and good eye relief adjustment with or without glasses.

The Pinseeker 1500 is the most accurate & easy to use device on the market. Since I play mostly on flat Florida courses, I didn't need the unit with the slope option. Other golfers use the Skycaddie but with this unit you have to download specific golf course information from your computer to that device to make it operational.
In all cases, The Bushnell 1500 laser rangefinder gives you accurate distances right to the flag so I know what club to use, especially within 180 yards.

I've had the pinsetter for 1 month, & I use it 4 or 5 days a week. I have a single diget handycap & this tool saves me one or two strokes every round. It is very user friendly. I would recommend it. It is everything they claim it is.

It is true, one of the best rangefinders out there. I bought one because I golfe with someone who had something similar, but after using this one, I feel it is better. The adjustable eye piece is great. 7x magnification, and accuracy.

Over the last several years I have been making a chart I carry with me. It has the distance I hit each club with a full swing, 3/4 swing, Half swing, etc. Now with the distance from the Pinseeker 1500, and my chart, I choose the correct club much more consistently.

it will speed up your game, and you will get more approach shots pin high. After about 15 rounds, everyone comments about getting more balls to the hole. Whether you go with this unit or a GPS, get one, it will help your game.

I find the Rangefinder easy to use and extremely accurate. The real advantage of having a rangefinder is inside of 100 yards, when knowing that I'm 57 yards, not 50 yards, from the pin can save a stroke. (Knowing that I'm 157 and not 150 out rarely matters in my score, although even in that case I like to be confident in the distance.) Calculating distances using sprinkler heads just isn't as accurate when the pin is not in the center of the green (i.e., on 2/3 of all holes).

THIS IS A GREAT RANGE FINDER. VERY ACCURATE & EASY TO USE. THE CASE THEY SENT WITH IT WAS TO LARGE TO STORE IN BAG. USED A CAMERA CASE INSTEAD.

I purchased the Bushnell Yardage Pro over the holidays and have used it numerous times. Unlike SkyCaddy, you can use the pinseeker feature to get exact yardage to the stick. ( for Skycaddy you have to move the cursor and guess where the stick is on the green) I was able to sight the flag stick with my glasses on and pick it up on the first try about 90% of the time. Occasionally I would get false readings since they were no where close to assumed yardage, but after a few tries, I got the reading I was looking for. Also, this device worked well on picking up the face of sand traps. Lastly, at $299, it is a best value rangefinder and it can be used on any course without having to download course info from the internet.

I tried other rangefinders and some were not as acurate and the Calloway while it was accurate it took a much steadier hand to focus on the pin.

I have tremors, so a rangefinder was never a good option for me. I used GPS in the past with mixed results. I bought the new 1500 rangfinder and get distance to the pin accurately form 250+ yards. This is great and has helped my game.

I bought this for my husband for golf and he loves it. It is both accurate and simple to use. I thought about getting a golf GPS, but decided on this and I'm 100% glad I did.

great product, reliable accuracy, best price i could find from any seller and they delivered when promised

Bought this for my wife so I can get mine back. Best on the market for golf.

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This thing really works. Operating it is simple, and it's accurate. To know the precise yardage to the pin when playing is an obvious advantage. It takes longer to take it out of its case and put it back, then it does to take the measure you want. I am extremely pleased with this thing, and would recommend it to any golfer who could benefit from the information this marvelous device provides.

I've had these for over a year and it's the only constant in my game! This is a truly great and useful device. I highly recommend it to anyone who can afford it! Give me my Pinseeker's over a GPS any day!

What a great product. If you like golf you will really enjoy this rangefinder. I have used it for over a month and I don't see myself going out to play without it.

It works as advertised and is fairly easy to use. Now I can concentrate on my swing and not have my mind wondering if I figure out the distance correctly or not. With this confidence, I already shaved off a few strokes. When I first got it, I was worried about the size being troublesome to carry around when golfing, it would be nice if they could come up with a smaller package while retaining all the features, but in the end, I discover by strapping it around the top of my golf bag where it doesn't interferer with the pockets, it is actually quite easy to remove and store using the magnetic flip top.

This range finder is very accurate. It gives a new degree of confidence that I did not have with a Sky Caddie.

have used skycaddie, gpsgolfguru, and other range finders.
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I wasn't too sure about whether to buy a GPS or a laser rangefinder. Both have pros and cons, but I'm glad I chose to go with the Bushnell Yardage Pro Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition.
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I bought this for my husband who is an avid golfer to replace an much older version. We were amazed at how well the 1500 picks up the flag and cuts out the background. He is not real steady, but that doesn't seem to matter. He is thrilled with this product and prefers it over the Sky Caddie.

tired of guessing at the yardage to the pin or a fairway bunker? the golf pinseeker speeds up the game and helps you determine the exact distance to the pin, or a fairway bunker, before you select your club. I can't rely on my eyesight or judgement to determine distance so I used to spend alot of time looking for fairway yardage markers and then adjusting for my ball position. before i purchased the golf pinseeker i looked at prologix and skycaddie and decided that this product was more flexible, and less expensive, for my needs. a must buy.

Excellent price. Excellent product. Excellent company that sold the product. Shipped and recieved "On Time"!

I bought this Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition Laser Rangefinder with Slope Calculator about a month ago. I enjoy using it. If you are good consistent golfer it can be very handy to accurately know the distance to your target. The slope calculator is a real plus in that it allows you to know how to compensate your play due to the degree of slope between you and the target. Although not impossible, I have found that I have trouble holding the Rangefinder steady while I aim it at the target location. I would recommend getting some sort of tripod, monopod, or clip on camera mount so that you can attach the Rangefinder to a stable surface such as your golf cart to enable you to easily get an accurate reading of the distance to your target. I purchased Sunpak ClampPod Pro Clamping Tripod from Amazon and it works well to attach the Rangefinder to my pull-cart.
br /Overall I like this item. It is easy to use and lightweight. It is a little pricey, buy hey, no one said golf is cheap.

GPS and laser rangefinder (LRF) technologies each have distinct pros and cons. I chose the LRF mainly because 1) it got better reviews from users, 2) it doesn't require course loading, 3) it doesn't require annual fees and 4) I was impressed with it when I saw a friend use it. But I still wasn't sure how much its negatives vs GPS (mainly the line of sight requirement) would diminish its usefulness on the course.
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br /Now that I've used it for a few rounds, I'm really enamored with it. It's much more flexible than I thought it would be. One thing I don't like about GPS units is that they haven't mapped enough points from tee to green. With the LRF I can always find some useful target to measure. A tree, bunker, 150 pole, a person, a mound, etc, etc.
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br /GPS companies will say that the most useful yardages are to front, middle and back of greens. That's arguable. For me, having the distance to the pin +/- 1 yard is amazing. On most courses you at least know if the pin is cut front, middle or back. With that info and the exact yardage to the hole, I step up with a lot of confidence in my club and shot selection.
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br /Yes, I find it gets a bit more tricky to hit the flag from about 220 and beyond, but I've found tricks to get better at that and you will too. Plus, if I'm over 200, I just make sure that I have some clue where I am as a sanity check. If Bushnell figures out how to incorporate optical image stabalization into these units, that'll make them even better. But for now this is just fine.
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br /Some people wonder if having to look through the binoculars as opposed to looking down at a GPS unit is a disadvantage. For me it's a non-issue in part because the LRF locks on target so quickly.
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br /I love this golf gadget. It sure makes the round more pleasant than pacing off yardages, speeds pace of play, and I can honestly say that I think it's saving me strokes already. What a great toy. Get it as a gift if you can. ;)

I've used this product for a few weeks and it works great! It can easily pick up a flagstick at over 300 yds. As mentioned in some of the other reviews, the less expensive range finders have difficulty in acquiring the flag (unless the wind is blowing). I tried one last year and took it back because it was basically useless. The 1500 performs exactly as advertised.

An excellent product that in my opinion is easier to use and more effective than GPS devices, not to mention that there is no annual fee. The price was also very competitive at Amazon and the unit arrived in three days with no shipping charge.

This range finder is terrific! I tried three others before I bought this one. All three failed because of inability to lock onto the pin. This finder locks on immediately and gives laser precision yardages to the pin. Fantastic. It's never wrong.

I looked at several different options for distance finders and ultimately decided on this model for two reasons 1) it is tournament legal for USGA events and 2) it is the most accurate of the golf rangefinder products on the market. If you are considering the GPS systems, remember that they are often off by 3-4 yards and don't give you an exact distance to the pin. I've stood by my friends with the GPS systems and ultimately I am always more accurate. In addition, you can't use the GPS systems in USGA events. Don't purchase the the model with a slope calculator because it isn't legal for use in USGA events.

br /This product is VERY beneficial on golf courses where the carts do not have GPS and yardage markers are few and far between. Don't know what we did without it!

I had used a bushnell viewfinder for years, and was completely satisfied with the product. However I recently purchased a Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition Laser Rangefinder, and I am amased on how much difference and improved technology on this new rangefinder. This product is just outstanding and is truly enjoyable to have on a golf course. I would rate this viewfinder a 10!

Very easy to use and I find it faster than walking off yardages. I highly recommend this device to anybody who is good enough to need to walk off yardages. If all you do is look for the nearest yardage marker and then estimate the yardage, then it probably isn't worth the cost. The slope feature is also very useful on hilly courses. It has significantly helped my golf scores.

I did a lot of research before buying the Pinseeker 1500 and can say I am 100% satisfied. Don't underestimate the value of the magnification also. My friend had a cheaper laser and when we were over 175 yards, his was very challenging to line up on the flag. The Pinseeker quickly gets the yardage for you which eliminates any guess work. That equates to one big thing in your game - confidence. It also stops your brain from wondering if you have the right club, etc. It's like having a caddy with you. Awesome product and should take some strokes off your game. Lastly, it's great pointing at the trouble and knowing how far that is to clear. That's as important as knowing the distance to the flag. What a wonderful tool to help you score better.

I debated between this and a GPS device. This one is easier to use than I expected; it's not hard to hold it steady enough. It can measure to the actual flagstick on any other object, not just to things that have been mapped. I am very happy with it.

It's simply a great rangefinder. It arrived very quick and it works great. Couldn't be happier. Also had the best price.

I am very pleased with the Yardage Pro range finder. I had considered purchasing the GPS type Golf range finders, but I am very happy with this one. You can use it on any course and do not have to upload any course information like the other ones. It has made a big differnece in my scoring because of better club selection.

Golfers depend on accurate yardage to determine both club and shot shape. This Bushnell 1500 range finder with slope gives you fast and accurate information. I've used this at my home club and determined that the yardage markers and GAM markers are good indicators of "the middle of the green" but can be off as much as 10 -15 yards depending on the flag location.
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br /I like the slope indicator and found that what I would estimate as a full club or more is often only a half club. The use of the rangefinder has improved my GIR with first use. This is easy and fast to use once you get used to it. It is especially fast if your cart partner assists with the rangefinding as you prepare for the shot.

I purchased this product due to pinseeker feature when my previous Bushnell rangefinder LED display faded after many years of use. The new pinseeker feature makes this rangefinder a vast improvement over the original in terms of locking onto the yardage to the pin. I was amazed and very impressed with this feature. The 7x reticle also make it much easier to lock onto the pin (or any other object on the course), but it does make holding it steady more of a challenge when ranging distances over 175 yards.
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br /In comparison to the Sky Caddie product which provides distance to front, back and middle of green and some other features on the hole. The rangefinder provides exact distance to the pin; to the pin placement on any particular day. One can also range to the back and front of the green; the obvious disadvantage of a rangefinder is that its a line-of-sight device. Another use my rangefinder has is off the tee; to scope the yardages where there is trouble.
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br /I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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What club to use? Often it is difficult to determine the distance to the pin due to many variables such as course markings (or lack thereof), optical illusions, etc. Now I just take a look with this rangefinder and all the guesswork is gone. It is very easy to use and seems to be very accurate. I love this thing!

I recently puchased the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 to replace my Leica Rangefinder. This is my third rangefinder and definitely the best one. It is so much easier to lock onto the flag with this upgraded rangefinder. The pinseeker locks in quickly and accurately. I used to take 3 readings to be sure I had the flag and not the background, but that's no longer necessary. The slope calculator is great too. I am a roaming golfer who rarely plays the same course twice in a season. This tool really helps me select the right club when I play from differing elevations.
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br /This is a great supplement to my Skycaddie SG5 GPS. The GPS is fast and works great when I can't see the green, but the laser is still more accurate and lets you pick out the range to various targets like traps, lakes and woods which helps me keep from hitting into danger on courses I don't know well. I'm glad I've got it on my bag.

My Husband loves this thing. I wish I knew about it last year or the year before that or the year before that for HIS BIRTHDAY/CHRISTMAS PRESENT. If I had known what it was and what it did, and if it had been a gift... I would still be showered with much lavish attention, but saddly, I hadn't a clue...so speak up guys and tell her what you really want. He loves the thing. Who knew?

The first time I saw this used was during a friendly round with a tour player. I couldn't believe how inaccurate my distances were when using the sprinkler heads. My handicap has dropped from a 10 to an 8 since purchasing the 1500 with slope. Standing over a shot with confidence in the club you are hitting makes all the difference. Downhill shots using the slope feature has taken the guessing out of club selection. It also saves you the time walking around and pacing off distances from the markers. My friends will not hit a shot without getting a distance from the rangefinder.

This is the most useful golf tool you can buy. It is dead-on accurate for distance and adjusts distance to account for slope up or down. What club do you hit when you know its 150 yards up hill? This little device won't tell you what club to hit, but it will tell you that the 150 yards is going to play like 165 yards (slope adjusted). Now all we need is a device that measures distance, slope and WIND speed!

Great product. Sites right in even with a less than steady hand. But...I walk and it is very large. perfect for riders. I traded with my friend (who rides) who had a nikon (something or other), which is more compact and perfect for walkers and it's $100.00 less. Works as good as the 1500, but the 1500 was a little better overall. If I was a rider I would have kept it.

The Pinseeker 1500 works great. It easily finds the pin from 250+ yards out in pinseeker mode. The one button operation couldn't be easier and the accuracy is identical to golf cart GPS. The only issue I have is the button location. I left the Pinseeker 1500 in its case in my bag and laid the bag in my trunk. The weight of the bag pushed the button down and I had a drained battery the next time I went to use it.

Very pleased with the transaction and also the
short time to receive the product.
So far, all my experiences of shopping on Amazon
have been excellent.

Because you are reading this review you have an interest in buying a range finder. Buy this product.

The battery door design on this unit blows. It fell off on the golf course.
Now I have duct tape holding the battery in. I will be writing Bushnell for a replacement, we'll see what happens...

Sorry to disappoint new potential buyers for this item, but after agonizing for many days on whether to spend the $338 for the Pinseeker 1500, I took all the good reviews to heart and dialed in my "Place Order." Only then did I find out that there would be $40 added for shipping. After calling Beach Camera for clarification, I was told that they do not even have the 1500 in stock. Amazon, get your act in order!