Golf Laser Range Finders basically send a safe laser beam to your
intended target, once it sees the target, be it a flag on the green or
some hazard you wish to find the distance of, the laser beam bounces off
the target and back to your range finder. The time it takes for this
action is measured and the result shown in seconds, on a through the
lens LCD display. Usually referred to as an "in-view LCD display".
What are Golf Laser Range Finders like to use, are they as good as the Advertising suggests? Which one is the best for the ordinary guy or gal? I can tell you there is no argument to be had, they all do different things, and it depends on what you want your device to do that determines which one you choose.
For instance if you want to use a device just to play a round of golf with your friends and colleagues, it does not matter which device you choose. Laser Range Finders can measure the distance of most targets on a golf course, except it will not read round corners, they can only read distances of what you can see. There are some devices that will read the contours of the fairways and greens for you.
If you want an all singing all dancing device, then you will pay an all singing all dancing price for your chosen unit. And there is nothing wrong with that, it is your call. However most of us cannot afford to keep buying the latest unit. If you are like me, you need to do some research before you purchase. So the information in this article should help a bit.
Here are a few features you should look out for in a decent Laser Range Finder.
* Your Laser Rangefinder should include built-in technology for determining distances.
* It should also be able to calculate distance to pin or objects on the course within plus-or-minus 1 meter
* You will need an easy-to-read, in-view LCD display showing the range in your choice of yards or meters
* Most will have at least 4x magnification and 20mm objective diameter; offering ranges of 5 to 1,000 yards.
By rule of thumb if you intend to play official competition, that is to play in your local golf course team, you will have to play a variety of courses around your area. Now the rules state that you can only use a device to assist your golf game that measures distance only, if your device is capable of anything more than that, then you are not allowed to use it. And believe me almost every official knows what each device can do, so you will not be able to hoodwink them, it's not worth the risk of disqualification.
So the best thing to do is, if you have an all singing and all dancing device, go round the golf course pre your tournament as the professionals do, find out all you can about the course you are about to play and you stay inside the rules of golf. Another option is to find out if the course you are about to play allow distance only devices, then you will be allowed to take a Laser Range Finder on the course. These devices can be purchased to read only distances and very accurately too. They work straight out of the box, no satellite problems, no down loading of courses, no monthly fees.
If you take this device down to the golf range when you go to practice, you can measure your shots for each club in your bag, taking into account strength of swing. By doing this you will improve your game immensely, knowing which club you need for each shot depending on swing speed is massive.
What are Golf Laser Range Finders like to use, are they as good as the Advertising suggests? Which one is the best for the ordinary guy or gal? I can tell you there is no argument to be had, they all do different things, and it depends on what you want your device to do that determines which one you choose.
For instance if you want to use a device just to play a round of golf with your friends and colleagues, it does not matter which device you choose. Laser Range Finders can measure the distance of most targets on a golf course, except it will not read round corners, they can only read distances of what you can see. There are some devices that will read the contours of the fairways and greens for you.
If you want an all singing all dancing device, then you will pay an all singing all dancing price for your chosen unit. And there is nothing wrong with that, it is your call. However most of us cannot afford to keep buying the latest unit. If you are like me, you need to do some research before you purchase. So the information in this article should help a bit.
Here are a few features you should look out for in a decent Laser Range Finder.
* Your Laser Rangefinder should include built-in technology for determining distances.
* It should also be able to calculate distance to pin or objects on the course within plus-or-minus 1 meter
* You will need an easy-to-read, in-view LCD display showing the range in your choice of yards or meters
* Most will have at least 4x magnification and 20mm objective diameter; offering ranges of 5 to 1,000 yards.
By rule of thumb if you intend to play official competition, that is to play in your local golf course team, you will have to play a variety of courses around your area. Now the rules state that you can only use a device to assist your golf game that measures distance only, if your device is capable of anything more than that, then you are not allowed to use it. And believe me almost every official knows what each device can do, so you will not be able to hoodwink them, it's not worth the risk of disqualification.
So the best thing to do is, if you have an all singing and all dancing device, go round the golf course pre your tournament as the professionals do, find out all you can about the course you are about to play and you stay inside the rules of golf. Another option is to find out if the course you are about to play allow distance only devices, then you will be allowed to take a Laser Range Finder on the course. These devices can be purchased to read only distances and very accurately too. They work straight out of the box, no satellite problems, no down loading of courses, no monthly fees.
If you take this device down to the golf range when you go to practice, you can measure your shots for each club in your bag, taking into account strength of swing. By doing this you will improve your game immensely, knowing which club you need for each shot depending on swing speed is massive.
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