The best golf rangefinders come in all shapes and sizes nowadays. That being said, the current trend is leaning towards more compact models. I’ve tested the Voice Caddie Laser Fit and GolfBuddy Laser 2S Pro in recent months and have been impressed with how much can be packed into such a small device. It’s not about how big it is, it’s about what you do with it, right? With that mantra ringing in my ears, I was excited to try Mileseey’s latest effort, the miniscule IONME2, which comes with a unique green reading function that could be the solution for those who struggle to putt from a distance.
There will be more on that unique feature later, but let’s focus on the device itself. It’s a small, rectangular design that easily sits in the palm of your hand. It’s a lot heavier than some of the other compact lasers I’ve tested – 180g compared to the 113g of the Voice Caddie Laser Fit – but I liked the weightiness of it. If you’re a player who plays in a lot of wind or who has a bit of a shaky hand, this will come in handy. It feels premium, too. Its $400 price tag may seem a little steep compared to the competition, but I can attest that this feels like a premium device. This is boosted by the IP65 protection, the highest value there is for dust and waterproof protection – this is certainly a rugged device built to last.
The long rectangular shape is somewhat unique to often more square rangefinders.
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Instead of a normal carry case that most lasers come with, the IONME2 comes with a clip that houses the device. This is designed primarily to be clipped onto your belt, giving you easy and constant access, especially when you’re away from your golf bag on the green. For the sake of fashion and keeping what few friends I have left at my golf club, I couldn’t bring myself to clip this to my belt. If you can get past this fashion faux pas, good for you, but I couldn’t and that’s the end of that.
Instead, I clipped it to the accessory hook of my bag, which I preferred to using a normal laser case. I loved how instantly accessible it was versus a normal carry case, which you spend plenty of time zipping and unzipping to get inside. It sits snugly in the holster, and though I was initially worried it was going to fall out, being so exposed, I never had a problem with it coming loose. So, even though the clip wasn’t initially designed for this use, it was a better solution than the belt.
Clipped onto the accessory hook on my bag, the laser sits…
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