The battle | GPS VS Laser?

It’s undoubtedly true that the more information we have before we have a go at taking a shot, the more prepared we feel, and the more likely it is we’ll pull off the shot we want.

We don’t like to think back on them, but plenty of our bad shots happened because we were uncertain of the yardage. How many times have you been between yardage markers, taken a rough estimate, and ended up having your ball sail over the green or drop surprisingly short?

When we asked our golfers how they predominantly measure their yardages when out on the course, an overwhelming 73% said they used some form of distance measuring device

Thanks to modern distance measuring devices, we have so much instant information at our fingertips. We not only get to know the exact yardage to the hole, but we can get a better understanding of the contours of the green and the strength of the wind – all of which will help us play better golf.

These devices are incredibly powerful and accurate, but with so many different models available to you on the market, which is the one for you?

We asked this very question in the same survey and found that 45% of respondents preferred using some form of watch

Please read on as we give a summary of kind of Bushnell distance measuring device so you can make an informed decision about which one would best suit your golfing lifestyle.

The Phantom 2 GPS

When it comes to finding a device that’s right for you, Bushnell has a whole host of options to choose from. One such example being the Phantom 2 handheld device. This tablet is a small easy to use gadget that you can fit in the palm of your hand, and you can clearly see all the data displayed on the easy-to-read screen.

There are lots of functionalities packed into a device as small and portable as the Phantom 2. It comes with GreenView technology, which allows you to move the pin on the virtual green to where it actually is on any given round so you get more precise yardages.

You’ll also get to see the distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, and you can even see the distances to nearby hazards. You won’t be at a loss if you’re visiting other courses as the Phantom 2 comes pre-loaded with 38,000 courses. That’s a lot of golf!

The iON Elite GPS Watch

They’re easy to use, always available on your wrist, and give you the most accurate data possible. Those are just three reasons why GPS watches like the iON Elite are so popular.

This Bushnell watch has a colour touchscreen display that gives you a clear view of the hole you’re playing. It also has GreenView and Dynamic Green Mapping, which gives you reliable distances based on your position and line of play.

The watch will keep your score for you and give you precise readings to the front, middle, and the back of greens. It also has Bushnell’s slope-compensation feature that takes the contours of the ground into account when giving you a distance reading.

The iON Elite GPS Golf watch not only performs when you need it to, it has a sleek design with a comfortable leather strap and has a dependable 12 hour battery life. The watch will even auto-advance between holes as you make your way around the course.

The Tour V6

If you’re looking for the best possible distance measuring device currently on the market, you’ll want either Bushnell’s V6 or V6 Shift laser rangefinders.

With one of these in-hand, you’ll be able to survey the hole in front of you and zoom in to get a good eye on any hidden dangers. The Tour V6 has a 6X magnification capability, the lens and optics of which are crisp, clear, and a joy to see through each time you use the device.

The gadget has Bushnell’s own Pinseeker tech that gives you a small vibrating jolt to let you know when it’s locked onto a target to reassure you you’re getting exact yardages to that specific target.

The V6 is a useful tool and a lot of fun to use, but part of what makes it so convenient is just how durable it is. The device has an improved weather-resistant design so you won’t need to worry about being overly careful with it on those drizzly rounds.

The V6 also has Bushnell’s own integrated BITE mount tech so you can attach the device to metallic surfaces such as a golf buggy’s frame. The gadget also comes with a carry case with a CR2 battery included so you’ll be ready hit the course from the get-go.

As well as having all the quality tech that’s in the V6, the Tour V6 Shift includes the same tour-trusted Slope technology that can be found in the iON Elite watch - taking into account elevation changes when giving you your yardage. When it comes to navigating the course and getting accurate distances, it doesn’t get much better than this!

If you’re unfamiliar with rangefinders and GPS devices, you might not be aware of just how beneficial they’ll be to helping you plan each shot. Through our Click and Collect service, you can buy one of these devices on our online store and have it delivered to the golf club to pick it up from us before you next tee off!