Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 - Battery Power

[DDBowdoin]

I'm graduating from college and I'm trying to find a golf gift for myself from my parents (nice, I know...) I play a lot and almost never ride, I'm just trying to stop playing the guessing game out on the course.

Ive read up on all the features of the Bushness Pinseeker models and they seem pretty solid, realiable and user friendly. The only issue I'm wondering about is battery life, I know its a small issue but these suckers use 9V's and they arent cheap...

anyone out there have any issues with battery life or do they pull their weight for a 400 price tag?

thanks guys

[winders]

I have had my Pinseeker for almost two months now and have played at least 15 rounds of golf using it. I am still on the first battery.

I don't think battery life is going to be an issue.

Scott

[iacas]

I have had my Pinseeker for almost two months now and have played at least 15 rounds of golf using it. I am still on the first battery.

Ditto. Mine lasts about 20-40 rounds. I really don't remember. As long as I've had mine I've only replaced the battery a few times. I use it on every hole, sometimes a few times.

[shortgame85]

Batteries expend energy as they age as well as when they are used. So, for the longest battery life in any device, be sure to use the freshest batteries.

I've had my Pinseeker since January, and I've used it a number of times. The batteries show no sign of wearing out. Battery life doesn't seem to be an issue with this marvelous tool. I would think this would be a great gift.

[DDBowdoin]

thanks for all the input guys, sold...