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Valleygolfer Super Member

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http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13160114&lmdn;=Brand

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http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3052221&lmdn;=Brand

Seem pretty similar except the cheaper one has all the bullet drop and archery stuff.

"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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One is for hunting, the other is for golf.

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

 

 


newtogolf Incredible Member

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Exactly.  I've read differing opinions on this but consensus is you don't want to use a hunting range finder for golf.

Originally Posted by showtime583

One is for hunting, the other is for golf.

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showtime583 Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by newtogolf

Exactly.  I've read differing opinions on this but consensus is you don't want to use a hunting range finder for golf.

I wouldn't think so. I'm sure the different "modes" aren't that different, but I wouldn't mess around with it. The "pinseeker" feature on the Tour V2 is pretty slick - I doubt the hunting version has this type of feature...

Totally respect the diligence being done and looking at every option in terms of purchasing a rangefinder - I did the same thing about 3 months ago. What I found is regardless of how hard you look, it'll be tough to find anything NEW that is worthwhile for under $250 - $300. Leopold and Bushnell are the leaders in terms of quality golf rangefinders - don't think you can go wrong with either one.

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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I ended up getting the V2 at DSG. With the discounts it was $259.00 shipped. I think the odd number was to work with the percentage discount they were using.

"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

I ended up getting the V2 at DSG. With the discounts it was $259.00 shipped. I think the odd number was to work with the percentage discount they were using.


Excellent choice - you won't be disappointed!

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

Valleygolfer

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Originally Posted by showtime583

Excellent choice - you won't be disappointed!


yep, now wait for my xmas in August!

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

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Pablo68 Dedicated Member

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I scored a Bushnell Medalist on Ebay new for $199.95 shipped. It too has the Pinseeker technology and I believe the biggest difference between it and the V2 is the Medalist is 4x magnification whereas the V2 has 5x. Is that 5x worth $50.00+ more? Not to me......

Having that Medalist yesterday definitely helped me a ton; especially from the rough where I would have had to normally guess my yardage. Almost holed out my tee shot on a par 3 (within a foot) as well. Definitely gives you an edge and is the best investment I've made since dusting off the clubs again.


showtime583 Well Established Member

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I scored a Bushnell Medalist on Ebay new for $199.95 shipped. It too has the Pinseeker technology and I believe the biggest difference between it and the V2 is the Medalist is 4x magnification whereas the V2 has 5x. Is that 5x worth $50.00+ more? Not to me...... Having that Medalist yesterday definitely helped me a ton; especially from the rough where I would have had to normally guess my yardage. Almost holed out my tee shot on a par 3 (within a foot) as well. Definitely gives you an edge and is the best investment I've made since dusting off the clubs again.

FWIW I believe the V2 is quite a bit smaller than the medalist, but functionality is essentially the same....

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

 

 


BuckeyeNut Great Member

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Originally Posted by showtime583

. The "pinseeker" feature on the Tour V2 is pretty slick - I doubt the hunting version has this type of feature...

Absolutely my thoughts too..........I couldn't agree more.  A hunting version will be much less reliable locking in on the pin.

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


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