Cheap v Expensive Laser Rangefinder Test
Cheap v Expensive Laser Rangefinder Test
A laser rangefinder can be one of the most expensive investments you make in your golf equipment. The best laser rangefinder models will often cost a few hundred pounds but does this need to be the case? There are high quality lasers, as well as golf watches (opens in new tab) out there that don’t need to break the bank, and in this piece Neil Tappin has tested out a less expensive laser to see how it performs against a more premium option.
The Inesis 900 golf laser costs just $200 and comes with slope compensation, which should help you find all the key yardages you need on the golf course. But how well does it work in practice?
Conversely, the Bushnell Tour V4 laser rangefinder comes in at more than double the price and isn’t even the most expensive laser Bushnell make – that crown goes to the Pro XE laser rangefinder, which is right at the top of the price spectrum.
Unboxing
Before heading to the course we wanted to show you what you get when you order the Inesis 900 laser. Inside the box you get a very sturdy case which is really nicely made. You also get some instructions, a cloth for cleaning the lens of the rangefinder, a CR2 battery and a clip that allows you to attach the laser to your bag.
Accuracy Test
Accuracy and ease of use are huge components for laser rangefinders and all golf GPS devices (opens in new tab). In a test at the London Club the Bushnell (opens in new tab) delivered in both aspects and we had no problem in totally trusting the yardage given at any time.
In terms of the Inesis, it was giving exactly the same yardage and it took no longer as well. Both rangefinders gave a very good yardage, took a matter of seconds to use and we felt totally confident in both models.
Features
Let’s look at some of the features of the Inesis 900. The first thing to notice is that despite the modest price tag it also has slope functionality which can be hugely beneficial to players in practice rounds because it gives a yardage taking into account whether you are…
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