Golf Rangefinder Repair: Fixable, or Time to Replace?
Most “broken” rangefinders are a battery, lens, or reset issue. Here is the order to check things in, and how to think about repair vs replace.
Rangefinders
How to Test Whether Your Golf Rangefinder Is Accurate?
No lab equipment needed. Three practical ways to check whether a new (or old) golf rangefinder is giving you numbers you can trust.
Golf GPS Watch vs Handheld: Which Fits How You Play
Same GPS course data, two different form factors. Here is how a golf GPS watch and a handheld actually differ, so you can pick by how you play.
Golf Rangefinder in Rain, Fog and Low Light
Fog, rain and low light do not break a laser rangefinder, but they degrade the signal in three different ways. Here is what each one actually does.
Golf Rangefinder Warranty: What “Lifetime” Actually Covers
Lifetime warranty” on a rangefinder often means a different, non-golf product line. Here’s what golf-specific rangefinder warranties actually cover in the US.
Do You Need a Rangefinder Under $150 to Be Any Good?
Budget golf rangefinders use the same core laser measurement as premium ones. Here’s what actually gets cut at a lower price, and what doesn’t.
Golf Rangefinder Reading the Trees Instead of the Flag? Here’s Why
Getting a distance reading 30-40 yards long? Your golf rangefinder is probably locking onto what’s behind the flag, not the flag itself. Here’s why and what to do.
Golf Rangefinder Battery Life: CR2 vs Rechargeable
What battery your golf rangefinder actually uses, how long it typically lasts, and why cold weather cuts into that number more than you’d expect.
Golf Rangefinder Magnification: Why 6x Is the Default
Golf rangefinders almost all ship with 6x magnification. Here’s what that spec actually means, and why higher isn’t automatically better.
Pin Lock, Flag Lock, Jolt: Same Feature?
PinSeeker, Flag Lock, Pin Lock, Jolt. Different rangefinder brands, same underlying feature. Here’s what it actually does.