GolfBuddy Laser 2S Rangefinder Review

GolfBuddy Laser 2S Rangefinder Review

The laser rangefinder category is a congested one but the GolfBuddy range continues to impress, especially in the affordable sector spearheaded by the impressive Laser Lite. On first inspection, the new Laser 2S is very similar to the existing Laser 1S with the addition of a ‘Quick Grab’ magnet on the side (pictured below) that allows you to attach it seamlessly to your buggy frame or nearly anything else metallic for quick and easy access. Our testing on the course showed this remains the case, which is no bad thing given how simple but effective the Laser 1S was and now this upgrade comes with no increase in price.

The water resistant Laser 2S comes in a premium carry case with carabiner and a CR2 battery included. It weighs the same as the Laser 1S (218g), which strikes the perfect balance of being stable but not tiresome, while the compact yet boxy shape fitted well in our hand. The black sections also have a slightly tacky texture to them so it is easy to maintain a firm grip, even in wet conditions.

It has three modes – Standard, Scan and Pin – accessible via the button on top, although for whatever reason we could not get the ‘P’ graphic to display on our sample. In Scan mode, you can peruse the terrain that lies ahead for 10 seconds continuously and the distances will change depending on what gets in the way of the scope. We found this useful on elevated tee shots when determining the carries over bunker lips and also when trying to find out the distance to various trees on the far side of a dogleg. 

In Pin mode the Laser 2S provides a short but distinctive vibration to let you know that the shorter distance to the flag, not the obstacle behind it, has been detected and displayed. It does this really quickly and easily – you won’t stand there for minutes trying to pick out the flag from a busy background. There’s also automatic shut-off after 10 seconds when left unattended, which saves on battery life, which…