Golf Views

Tired of not being able to judge the distance to the pin? Then the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2 may be the solution to this common problem. Bushnell introduces the new Tour V2 with Pinseeker technology — the next generation of Bushnell’s premium digital golf laser rangefinder with selective targeting modes and superb optical quality. The world’s smallest, most advanced laser rangefinder-measuring a mere 1.6×2.8 X 4.3 in., weighing only 6.6 oz, and accurate from 5 to 1000 yards.

Look and Feel
The first thing that stood out to me is the compact look and feel of the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2, and how little the unit weighs (6.6 oz.). A nice feature is the ability to operate the unit with one hand, thanks to the rubberized textured grips on the top and bottom of the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2. This makes it extremely easy to hold, even if your hands are wet.

Performance
To operate the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2 you simply aim the rangefinder at your target and press down on the button located on the top of the unit. Your target distance measurement will then appear in the sight itself. In my tests, using the unit in default mode proved to be very accurate, and useful for identifying not just the golf flag, but the distance to hazards on the golf course. I was able to quickly measure the distance to the pin in a matter of seconds, which really helped me to select the correct club for my approach shots. In instances where there is too much background noise around the green, like trees or houses, the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder V2 also comes with the exclusive Pinseeker mode. Pinseeker mode allows easy targeting of the flag without inadvertently capturing background target distances. When more than one object is acquired, the closer of the two objects is shown on the LCD display. To switch to Pinseeker mode all you do is press the Mode button on the side of the unit and when you look through the rangefinder a flag icon will appear in the sight. One limitation of the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2 is that it can only measure accurately up to 275 yard to the golf flag, so its useful for measuring your approach distances to the hole, but if you are trying to get a measurement from the tee box to the pin on a hole over 275 yards, it may not prove to be accurate. This didn’t bother me too much since I was really interested in knowing my distance to the flag only for my approach shots. If you are looking for a product to provide you with distances beyond 275 yards or from the tee box to the flag, there are other products from Bushnell that can provide such information.

Besides getting pin distance, there are some other great uses of the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2. Thanks to the 5x magnification, it can be used as a scope to help find your golf ball. I used it several times during my tests to help locate the ball of my fellow golfers. Also, as mentioned earlier, the rangefinder can be used to measure the distance to a course hazard. In one case I was able to measure the distance to the near side of a river running across the front of the green. I found this to very helpful because I now had reliable information which would help me choose the right club and play my shot.

Overall I really liked using the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2, it’s simple to operate, lightweight, and provides helpful yardage information. Stop struggling to get an accurate measurement to the pin and get yourself the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2.

Key Features of the Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2:

• 5x magnification
• Ranges from 275 yards to the golf flag, 700 yards to trees, 1000 yards to reflective pins
• Exclusive Bushnell Pinseeker mode
• Scan mode in view on LCD optics
• Provides instantaneous measurements in yards and/or meters

Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Tour V2 retails for $349