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Confidence has a new look and feel. It’s like perfect feel in putting, just 1,000 yards long. The Tour V2 with PinSeeker laser rangefinder rests in your hand with an ergonomic precision that builds confidence and pride. It’s guts are 100% Bushnell laser rangefinder, but the package outside will rival your favorite driver with a custom high-tack grip. The V2 sets a new standard in the complete laser rangefinder package-looks, feel and performance. A package that may see players starting to waggle their V2 before the range with their targets. Includes built in tripod mount, 3 volt battery and premium carrying case. more info
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More trouble than performance
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This rangefinder(V2 Tour w/slope) gives inaccurate yardages and the slope mode doesn’t function well. Yardages are significantly off when compared to other rangefinders and getting the correct reading takes about 3-5 attempts each time. Eventually you are not sure what the true yardage is. Would not recommend this particular model to anyone.
Wonderful little gadget
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A positive addition to my game! Don’t worry too much about the steady hand concern, Pinseeker works well and truly saves me strokes caused by distance error. Now I’m the “official” crier of yardage for any group I’m in (maybe the only down side of this tool). I feel this is much better than GPS because you have infinite target options and, if your on the road and don’t know what courses you may play, no computer download or preplanned golf is required.
I used the V2 right out of the box, although I read the manual while awaiting arrival. The V2 requires you be a little sensible regarding the distance, and if the reading doesn’t seem right, I simply scan again to verify. The slope option is well worth the extra $$ and, for me, it’s dead-on. I simply can’t see how someone would be disappointed with the V2 rangefinder.
This is quality? This is customer service?
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Bought a new Tour V2 in May 2008. It stopped working in May 2009. I sent it back to Bushnell for service at the end of May. They didn’t log it in for repair service until June 10. My repair status hasn’t moved since it was initially logged in. Today, July 6, I called for a verbal report of where the repair is, and they haven’t even looked at the unit yet. It will be AT LEAST another week until they look at it. After that, who knows how long to repair, or to replace it and ship it back.
The repair person was rude, making it sound like it’s normal for a repair evaluation to take a month, and that I must have been crazy to expect a rangefinder that cost in the neighborhood of $300 to last more than 10 months (and I don’t play in the winter, so it didn’t get used then). Minor use, major flaws, poor service…there’s nothing good here. I will never buy another Bushnell product. Leupold, here I come.
Great product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Purchased this for my husband that had lost his Skycaddie. He loves it better than the Skycaddie & uses it with every golf round. The slope calculator makes for precise shots & he appreciates that it can be used on any course without a required subscription or programed in golf course.
My first one and its replacement became defective
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Recently I purchased this item. It worked as expected and was easy to handle. After about two weeks it just quit. Amazon made it esay to get a replacement. After about 5 weeks the replacement failed in the same manner as my original…it just stopped working. Amazon again was easy to work with and promptly returned my money. I tried to contact Bushnell to report this problem but to no avail. I just completed purchased another brand rangefinder
Bushnell V2 Tour Slope Edition – 2 thumbs up!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought a unit last month after reading reviews of other rangefinders in the market. Was unsure if the V2 is quick to lock onto the target as i do have shakey hands (am a smoker) and using 1 hand to operate this unit on the golf course.
Consulsion after 5 rounds with the Bushnell V2 slope edition :
The unit is quick to find the supposed target and readings come back fast! was quite surprised and it takes only 6-8secs to get a reading! Doesn;t add too much time to my pre-shot routine and gives me more confidence mentally to execute my shot. Most importantly it is lightweight and can be strapped to my belt. Highly recommended product!
Best little golf buddie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the easiest little golf rangefinder you can buy! Don’t waste time with annual subscriptions of those GPS I took it out and it was so easy to use and it took all the pressure off of my game. It is really small and the pinseeker is quick and concise. After a couple of holes of playing with it I strapped it on to my belt and it felt very comfortable it didn’t even come close dis-comforting me. Buy this item and you will not regret it. Chevy salesman from California..
A very handy tool for golfers.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been golfing for a few years now, and getting to the point in my game where I know pretty much what I can do with each of the clubs in my bag, and where measuring exact distances on the course is actually helpful.
Price:
The Bushnell Tour V2 sells at most golf shops and online golf retailers for between $300 and $350. However, patience and a diligent internet search will probably find you one at about $250. That’s about what I got mine for.
Case:
It comes with a really beefy nylon case, which can be used in several ways. There’s a sturdy swivel snap-hook for hanging it on your golf bag, and just below the snap-hook, a loop for attaching it to your belt. The lid of the case opens and closes with an equally beefy zipper, but so you don’t have to hassle with opening and closing the zipper a dozen times during your round, you can also leave the zipper open, and the front flap of the lid is also equipped with a magnet that holds the flap against a matching magnet/metal strip sewn into the front of the case. Nice touch. Also included in the box is an owner’s manual and a small lens cloth.
Size:
The unit itself is actually pretty small and lightweight, and fits easily into the palm of one hand (men or ladies) … about the same size as a palmcorder. It might feel a little bulky, but it’s small enough to carry it in a loose front pocket, without any discomfort.
Construction/Features:
The unit is constructed of a tough, lightweight plastic polymer, with a rubberized armor coating on the top and bottom, so there’s no problem getting a firm grip on it with one hand. It looks pretty cool … a kind of gunmetal gray, with black rubberized armor.
Unlike some cheaper rangefinders, the Tour V2 has a diopter on the eyepiece, which allows you to adjust the focus to compensate for corrective lenses or other focus issues you might have with your viewing eye. Also a nice touch.
I found the optics to be clear, bright and well-defined, and the LCD display within the field of view to be simple and easy to read. You can set the unit to measure in meters or yards, and the model with “Pinseeker” has a feature that allows you to more easily differentiate between the pin, and other objects near/behind the pin that might otherwise interfere with your reading.
How It Works:
You hold the eyepiece up to your eye; you push the power button on the top of the unit; an LCD display appears in your field of view, with a little target in the middle. You center the target on the flag at the top of the pin (or any other object you want to know the distance to), push the power button again; the unit shoots an invisible laser beam at the object, a microprocessor inside the unit instantly measures the length of the beam, and the distance to the pin (or other object) is displayed at the bottom of your field of view. You let go of the power button, and the thing turns itself off a few seconds later. Easy as pie.
Accuracy/Range:
This particular rangefinder can accurately measure pin distances up to about 300 yards (+/- 1 yard), with much longer accuracy ranges for larger objects. So that just about covers any distance one might want to measure for playing golf. I mean, if you’re “going for the green” at any distance over 300 yards, you don’t need a rangefinder … you need a sports agent.
I used mine for the first time this morning, and found it very easy to use and very helpful, even on my “home” course. Golf is all about “information management,” and knowing the EXACT distance to the pin from the EXACT spot your ball is lying is always better than trying to figure that out from just the course markers, the color of the flag, your eyes, and maybe past experience.
Battery:
The microprocessor and laser are powered by a cylindrical 3-volt lithium photo battery. I’ve heard the unit goes through these batteries pretty quickly, but I haven’t seen that myself yet, since I just got mine. I’ve also heard, however, that battery efficiency has been substantially improved in the V2, in comparison to earlier Bushnell models.
USGA Rules:
On a final note, while all the sales copy on these things suggests that they are “legal for tournament play,” you should be aware that’s not entirely true. While the use of rangefinders is becoming more and more commonplace, USGA Rule 14-3 still provides that use of measuring devices like rangefinders is generally NOT allowed, and may subject a player to DISQUALIFICATION. However, the USGA recently amended Rule 14-3 to allow local pros/courses/tournament “committees” to permit use of rangefinders in their tournaments, e.g., by “local rule.” THAT’s what the sales copy is talking about. In other words, if you want to use this or any other rangefinder during a tournament you plan to play in, be sure to ask the local pro or other tournament “committee” member if it’s OK to do so before you get started, or you might find yourself disqualified, e.g., when the trash-talking blowhard you edged out by one stroke “drops a dime” on you after the tourney’s over and it’s too late for you to do anything about it.
Excellent Rangefinder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
One of the best golf investments I have ever made. Always know how far from the pin you are. No more looking for sprinker heads or hoping the course has GPS in the carts. Easy to use.
Bushnell Rangefinder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I had been looking for a new rangefinder for a while because I am a 9 handicap and wanted to see if I could lower my single digit rating. Most of my friends have opted for the GPS type units that I looked evaluate for over 6 mos. My previous rangefinder had been lifted at a golfing outing. It was also a Bushnell; it was OK , but was not as sharp as the one I purchased. The Bushnell Tour V2 has advanced the accuracy and quickness of operation quite well. If you are wondering if it will pick up 440 yd holes because you hit the ball that long, this unit is not for you. My golf game is from 150 yards in. I am not a long hitter so my second shot is a very important part of my game whether it’s a par four or par five. I need the info quickly and precisely. I found this unit the one the people in my foursome always are asking me; “how far is it Phil?” because their units, their GPS ones they have to fiddle with too much. I have experienced inaccurate distances with GPS units of my playing partners especially from 100yds into the green Did they download the right courses on three 9 hole tracks that we were playing that day etc etc? No tricky computer downloads. No annual fees with the Bushnell V2.
My Bushnell is just what I need and can be used with one hand. The V2 has the slope option and I have been checking this feature out and although prospects of a final opinion are good I am not ready to elaborate just yet so no 5 star rating. I also used this unit in my work (architect) and it has been very helpful. If you are going to buy it choose the one with the slope option.
Ok-a couple of negatives— the battery is troublesome to load into the unit and other reports of keeping it in its hole have been reported-alright I put a piece of gorilla tape over it as a precaution, I’m not proud. Battery life was also a concern; well I only used it over the summer 13 weeks 3x a week and it seems OK. The battery is also a not so typical, so keeping a spare in your bag is a good idea. It is also a more expensive one over the common AA or AAA ones. The carrying case is a bit cumbersome but there are aftermarket colorfull ones in the golf stores or on line. I like a case that is bright so I don’t forget it in the cart after the round.
I also had some interface with a Bushnell teckie at their headquarters and he gave me some honest info (how refreshing!!!!)
Overall I highly recommend this unit the Bushnell V2. The Amazon price was good and the delivery quick-
“Fairway Phil”