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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Anyone want to put their two cents in on the one they have?

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Furthermore at risk of being ripped off, there is a web site that does does not deny being a chinese wholesaler for a product made in china.....

http://grace.winbootsugg.com/bushnell-golf-tour-v2-laser-rangefinder-w-pinseeker-camera-amp-photo_p6127.html?offer_id=B0066QCE06

No trickery but quality level down? Is china from china the same for this? I know they copy shit like this...

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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You tend to get what you pay for.

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David in FL Incredible Member

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I have a Leupold and 2 buddies have bushnells. All three are easy to use and within a yard of each other. Fwiw, I also like my Callaway upro gps. I use the laser more than the gps, but there are times that the gps provides info that the laser simply cannot.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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David in FL Incredible Member

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[QUOTE][/QUOTE][quote name="iacas" url="/t/60367/looking-to-buy-a-range-finder#post_742053"]You tend to get what you pay for. [/quote] Ain't THAT the truth?!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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tristanhilton85 Great Member

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If you want to save money I'd say find a good used Bushnell or Leopold on eBay.

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Titleist TSR2 Driver (Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS; 10.5°) · PXG 0211 FWs (Diamana S+ 60; 15° and 21°) · PXG 0211 Hybrid (MMT 80; 22°) · Edel SMS Irons (SteelFiber i95; 5-GW) · Edel SMS Pro Wedges (SteelFiber i110; 56°, 60°) · Edel Classic Blade Putter (32") · Maxfli Tour Ball · Pinned Prism Rangefinder · SuperStroke Grips · Flightscope Mevo · TRUE Linkswear Shoes · Vessel Player V Pro 

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Originally Posted by Valleygolfer

Furthermore at risk of being ripped off, there is a web site that does does not deny being a chinese wholesaler for a product made in china.....

http://grace.winbootsugg.com/bushnell-golf-tour-v2-laser-rangefinder-w-pinseeker-camera-amp-photo_p6127.html?offer_id=B0066QCE06

No trickery but quality level down? Is china from china the same for this? I know they copy shit like this...

Hey did you end up placing an order through this website???? Really curious as to if it is legitimate or a scam


Valleygolfer Super Member

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Originally Posted by MeatCleave42

Hey did you end up placing an order through this website???? Really curious as to if it is legitimate or a scam


I did not. I have done various searches for low prices and similar website in the same format pop up every few months. I would bet they are chinese knock offs that they make but I don't know if there is a big market for range finders. It is inviting but I will wait it out and pay for safety.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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Bushnell tour V2 here and I love it.  Couldn't be simpler to use.  I don't think you could go wrong with a Leupold or a bushnell...both are quality optics.

My philosophy on golf "We're not doing rocket science, here."


inthehole Great Member

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Bushnell V2 user here ... would not hesitate to pay big bucks if I lost it to replace it - I find it indispensible for any shot 200 yds and in.

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Originally Posted by inthehole

Bushnell V2 user here ... would not hesitate to pay big bucks if I lost it to replace it - I find it indispensible for any shot 200 yds and in.


That is the one I have been planning on getting. I wish I had it yesterday.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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Jmdmbike Great Member

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Bushnell V2 as well. Can't think of one that would be any better. Really simple to use and accurate - does the job.

In my Sun Mountain 14 Way Stand Bag:

Driver - Ping G30 10.5* : Fairway - Ping G30 18* : Hybrids - Titleist 915H 21* & 915 H 24* : Irons - Mizuno JPX 850 Forged 5 - GW : Wedges, Vokey 54.14, Vokey 58.12 : Putter - Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 or Ping Craz-E-R  : Ball - Bridgestone B330RX, Cart - Cliqgear 3.5


showtime583 Well Established Member

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I've got the Bushnell V2 as well....great instrument and would be lost without it!

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In the bag:

TaylorMade R11 Driver (10.5 stiff stock shaft)

TaylorMade R11 3wood (15 degree stiff stock shaft)

Adams IdeaPro 3i hybrid (20 degree)

Titleist DCI 4-PW (photo)

Cleveland CG15 wedges (52, 56, 60)

Odyssey White-Hot 2-Ball (Superstroke oversize grip)

Bushnell Tour V2 Rangefinder

Ping Hoofer 2012 Bag

 

 


Valleygolfer Super Member

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slope or no slope?

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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showtime583 Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by Valleygolfer

slope or no slope?

I have the non-slope version which is legal for tournament play. I believe the slope feature is another $100...didn't think it was necessary.

In the bag:

TaylorMade R11 Driver (10.5 stiff stock shaft)

TaylorMade R11 3wood (15 degree stiff stock shaft)

Adams IdeaPro 3i hybrid (20 degree)

Titleist DCI 4-PW (photo)

Cleveland CG15 wedges (52, 56, 60)

Odyssey White-Hot 2-Ball (Superstroke oversize grip)

Bushnell Tour V2 Rangefinder

Ping Hoofer 2012 Bag

 

 


Valleygolfer Super Member

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Originally Posted by showtime583

I have the non-slope version which is legal for tournament play. I believe the slope feature is another $100...didn't think it was necessary.

I felt that way too but was still leaving the option open.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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ApocG10 Great Member

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Originally Posted by Valleygolfer

I did not. I have done various searches for low prices and similar website in the same format pop up every few months. I would bet they are chinese knock offs that they make but I don't know if there is a big market for range finders. It is inviting but I will wait it out and pay for safety.


The bushnell range finders are all made in china. I bought my V2 at a hunting shop near here, and I love it. It is two years old, changed the battery once, no other troubles whatsoever.

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Titleist 913 D2 9.5* w/ UST Mamiya ATTAS 3 80 w/ Harrison Shotmaker & Billy Bobs afternarket Hosel Adaptor (get this if you don't have it for your 913)
Wilson Staff Ci-11 4-GW (4I is out of the bag for a hybrid, PW and up were replaced by Edel Wedges)
TaylorMade RBZ 5 & 3 Fairway Woods

Cobra Baffler T-Rail 3 & 4 Hybrids

Edel Forged 48, 52, 56, 60, and 64* wedges (different wedges for different courses)

Seemore Si-4 Black Nickel Putter


Valleygolfer Super Member

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Originally Posted by ApocG10

The bushnell range finders are all made in china. I bought my V2 at a hunting shop near here, and I love it. It is two years old, changed the battery once, no other troubles whatsoever.


I know they are but there are some outfits in china that make shoddy copies of electronics.

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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