| Brand: | Bushnell | ||
| Average Rating |
|
EVERY GOLFER WANTS SPIN, DISTANCE AND PINSEEKER. With its sleek horizontal profile the Medalist is about two things: Lower scores and PinSeeker technology. Quick and natural to the eye, the Medalist acquires flags tucked in the deepest corners of the green despite background clutter that befuddles lesser rangefinders. Wherever evil lurks anywhere on the course, the Medalist with PinSeeker provides you with the information you want, to make the shot you need. more info
{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }
Seems to work very well…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have used the Medalist for five rounds now, and I’m very happy with the results. On the first outing I was having the same difficulty with stability that others have reported. I found it a bit inconvienient to have to rely on bracing against the cart, especially since there were cart-path-only restrictions in place. Being an advanced amature photographer, I’ve often used a mono-pod to support my cameras. I gave it a try with my Medalist and it proved to be the ideal solution. The pod with Medalist attached, slips easily into a club slot in my bag, but I need to be careful about slinging the bag around, or letting it drop. I attached the case, using a lanyard, to the mono-pod, and slip the case off and on the Medalist, just as I would a club cover. This offers some protection, but the case is not extremely padded, so I still need to take care. When needed, I pull the unit out like a club, flip the lever to extend the leg, and take my reading with perfect stability. Throw it back and the bag and grab the correct club. Works very well for me!
I love that I can read distances to pins and bunkers on any course without ever having to purchase gps downloads. Plus I can read distances to fronts and backs of bunkers, trees, rocks or what have you. And it works whether I have a tree cover or cloud cover as well. All I need is a line of sight. The Pinseeker function seems to work nicely also. I am still taking a couple of readings at the pin, just to build confidence that I am actually reading the pin and not something else. All in all, I am very happy with my purchase.
Laser Rangefinder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great value. Reliable and accurate; fast and easy to use. Has helped tremendously in bright sun and overcast skies to attain accurate yardages. Pinseeker mode is great; in most recent round it allowed me to twice hit ball within 15 feet of pin at distances I would have misjudged from course marked yardages of 208 yards and 178 yards par threes. Would buy again.
Bushnell Medalist Range Finder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just purchased the Bushnell Medalist range finder a week ago. I did this after researching most of the popular golf GPS products and the
golf range finders.
Specifically, the Bushnell Medalist range finder is a “WINNER”. I
lowered my score right away. Not by hitting the ball better, but by avoiding the traps (I can measure where they are). I was aslo able to
pick the right club for the right distance.
I found the range finder to be very, very accurate. After a week
at my main course, and playing three other difficult golf courses,
I play with a new “Tiger” like confidence.
The summary follows:
Positive:
1) Accuracy
2) Small size ( you can mange with one hand, although you need two to
get a “steady” reading. The “Pinseeker” mode almost eliaintes this
issue though.
3) Cost (it is worth the value of $299)
4) Battery life (it has not blinked after a week of daily use) 9 volt
replaceable battery
5) Universal use (it works on ALL courses – no maps, PC, or SD memory
issues)
6) If you are in a scramble, guess who is the most popular player?
Negative:
1) The case is too flimsy. It loks good, but is not rugged enough.
Mine tore after 3 day. I bough a camera case for it that is much
more durable and is portable enght for both my portbale cart,a nd
a riding cart.
That’s it. if you are on the limb about what to buy. Buy a range finder. You’ll not regret it.
Works as expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I thought I was spoiled by playing at a course with a GPS on the carts, but the pinseeker has been an added pleasure. It’s easy to use. Even if your shaking, you’ll still get an accurate rating, so someone who is elderly shouldn’t have the complaints that I’ve seen over the years. The advantage this has over the GPS is it gives the exact measurement to the pin, not to the front, middle and rear of the green. Ideally, having both sets of information would be great, but given the choice, the pin measurement is more beneficial. It also works in close whereas the GPS turns off very close and you can’t drive on all fairways, especially near the greens, so you can get more consistent with your short game.
Works like a charm!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was finally able to get out and field test my Bushnell Medalist Pinseeker while sneaking in 27 holes.
Long story short: It performed flawlessly.
Long story long…:
It instantly picked up all 18 weather beaten red winter flags from just about anywhere.
Example 1. I had 297 left into a par 5, it snagged the information instantaneously. I know my old 400 Bushnell was useless from that range.
Example 2. 189 yards left into a par 4, the red flag was limp and there was a hillside 28 yards behind the pin. Information was instantly “pinseeked”.
Example 3. 179 yard par 3, lots of “clutter” and trees behind the stick. Shoot, zip, got the number.
Of course all of the par 3′s and every approach flag was easily attainable. I also used the scan mode to shoot trap lips, dog legs, hazard boundaries and anything else I saw.
I don’t know if it’s been redesigned but, the battery door wasn’t even a consideration. I had read some others had an issue with the door coming off. I may put a small strip of gorilla tape over it, just in case.
If you’re on the fence about which Laser unit to buy, I absolutely recommend this one.
Bushnell Medalist Pinseeker is awesome!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the Bushnell Medalist Pinseeker and love it! It is nice and light, uses a single 9 volt battery, which is nice. No charger required so I will just keep a spare battery in my bag. So simple to use, press the power button center the circle on your target and press the button for a second and bam you have your yardage. I currently have a Sky Caddie 2.5 GPS rangefinder and had an earlier model before. The nice part about the Bushnell rangefinder is that you can target in anything on the course not just the yardages that Sky Caddie has entered, you don’t have to connect to a pc and download course info and of course there is no annual fee. If you don’t mind those things and like a small gps that you can wear on your belt get a Sky Caddie, if you do, get yourself a Bushnell Medalist!
Fantastic Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are very happy with our Bushnell Laser Pinseeker Rangefinder. It is all that it was advertised to do and the price was right!
Beats Skycaddy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned a Skycaddy for 2 years. I was tired of Skycaddy not working and sending it in for repairs, plus paying $50 per year for membership. I researched Laser Range Finders and found Bushnell Medalist to be okay. I took both the Skycaddy and the Laser on to the course and tested both for 2 rounds of golf. The Medalist was more accurate and easy to use. My wife prefers it also. It works anywere without up loading at each course you play
First outing discount…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A number of my golfing buddies own and use Golf GPS units. I tried them, but depending on the course you’re playing, there was a question as to making the correct interpretation. So I leaned toward the laser range finder. Just about that time Bushnell came out with the Medalist with “Pin Seeker” technology. I bought it.
On my very first outing, a club tournament, I hit three of the four par-threes to within 15-feet; I won two of those greenies. (We won’t talk about the other green not hit.) Now, I’m not a great golfer; a 17-handicap. What the range finder does is gives you the confidence of the distance (you still need to calculate wind and elevation), but with that out of the way, just hit the ball. This unit is easy to use; no shakey movement and with the “Pin Seeker” technology, pin-pointing the flag-stick is easy. And it really works. If you happen to shoot the laser past the flag, it shows you the farther target, then resets with the actual target. You can also sight water hazard carries; bunker carries; lay-up distances, etc. (Can you tell I love it. My handicap is still 17!!!)
Have fun; it’s a new toy after all.
…LarryJ
So far so good
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
OK,OK,OK……So I just got it and have a tee time later today. Yes I’ve read all about it from the manufacture, golf players, and pro’s before I bought it. No, I can’t tell you how it works on the course yet, but I can tell you the Honda down the street is a full 7 iron. The neighbors’ boat is a three quarter 56 degree wedge, and I’ll have to lay up to the school yard. The problem with the battery cover and carrying case, I’ve been reading about, makes me think it’s a different model.The size and weight is just right. So far the only obstacle has been deciphering the English part of the manule. It looks like they translated it from German. Word for word. No pictures, but it’s in six different languages. After five minutes playing with it, I could of written the instructions. It like a point and shoot camera. Pretty basic. Remember, no matter how good this thing is, you still have to make the shot………. More later………
Bushnell Medalist Laser Rangefinder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best laser rangefinder out there for the money. Bushnell has other newer (more expensive) models that are really not any better i.e. ones that adjust “slope” for elevation of green are not approved for tournament play according to USGA rules of golf. So this one really is the perfect one out there for the price. Of course there are always those who prefer GPS maps such as “Sky Caddie” etc. Downside on those is annual fee for software and some unavailability of maps for certain courses which is why I prefer the simplicity of a Laser rangefinder. Deadly accurate and super easy to use.
Avoid the medalist
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Are rangefinders a great thing for golf? Yes, they are. Is this the rangefinder you want? NO. I had an old bushnell that I loved- right up until someone stole it from my cart. I could not find a used one like it, so I opted to purchase a medalist, from someone on e-bay. I thought I’d spend the extra money to get the “pin-seeker” technology. First, this model does not work a bit better than my old one. In fact, I generally find that it has a harder time finding the pin, not an easier one. And then there’s the cover for the battery….. It arrived with the cover off, which should have been my first clue. It would not snap on, and it took about a gram’s worth of pressure for it to fall off- without un-latching it. I took it to a local golf store, and they were willing to exchange it. I used the new one today, and the cover fell off 4x during the round, just sitting in the golf cart. You can tape it on, but I don’t think you should have to duct-tape something that is $250. It’s a very poor design, to have the cover piece fit over a curve. The case for it looks like it cost bushnell about 10 cents to make, and was sewn by a blind man….- pretty disconcerting for such an expensive gadget. I love having a rangefinder, but I am extremely disappointed that bushnell has such poor quality control. I only wish I had purchased it on amazon, because then i could send it back!
Rangefinder works great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just purchased this rangefinder a couple of weeks ago. I have used it twice on the golf course. It is nothing short of fantastic! It is easy to use snd I have had no problem locking in on flags from as far away as 250 yards. The accuracy is remarkable. I have no doubt that this device will help to lower my handicap.