#1 Bushnell PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition

Specs

• Price: $289.99
• Dimensions: 5.1" x 3.7" x 1.7" / 43 x 129 x 94 mm
• Weight: 10 oz / 337g
• Magnification: 7x
• Max Range: 1,500 yards / 1372 m
• Waterproof
• RainGuard prevents lens fogging
• PinSeeker Technology

The Bushnell PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition is the most effective and easy to use laser rangefinder currently available. The PinSeeker technology allows you to effortlessly lock on to the flagstick or any other object on the golf course or driving range. It is one of the larger and heavier laser rangefinders on the market but well worth it for its ease of use. It has a very strong laser allowing it to outperform other models that have trouble ranging to small, non-reflective or very distant objects. The Tournament Edition is legal for tournament and handicap play.

Bottom line: If you want the most powerful and effortless laser rangefinder but don't mind the extra size and weight, I definately recommend the PinSeeker 1500. If you would like a laser rangefinder that is more compact and lightweight but still effective, I recommend going with the Leupold GX-II.

#2 Leupold GX-II

Specs

• Price: $399
• Dimensions: 4" x 2.75" x 1.5" / 102 x 70 x 38 mm
• Weight: 6.8 oz / 193 g
• Magnification: 6x
• Max Range: 750 yards / 686 m
• Water resistent
• PinHunter technology
• True Golf Range
• Club Selector

The Leupold GX-II is a compact and lightweight. Like the Bushnell PinSeeker 1500, the GX-II comes with PinHunter technology which is quite effective but not as effortless as the PinSeeker 1500. The GX-II also comes with True Golf Range which adjusts distances based on the slope as well as temperature. One thing to keep in mind is that because of this feature it is not legal for tournament play. The GX-II also comes with Club Selector which recommends club selections based on striking distances that you provide.

Bottom line: The GX-II is feature packed as well as lightweight and compact but is not as effortless and effective as the PinSeeker 1500. I recommend the PinSeeker 1500 if you want the most effective and effortless laser rangefinder available and don't mind the added size and weight. On the other hand if you are golfer that likes to walk the course, and want a compact and lightweight rangefinder then I recommend the GX-II.

#3 Callaway LR1200 by Nikon

Specs

• Price: $259.95
• Dimensions: 5.7" x.1.8" x 3.2" / 145 x 46 x 81 mm
• Weight: 9.8 oz / 278 g
• Magnification: 7x
• Max Range: 1200 yards / 1097 m
• Water resistent
• First Target technology
• Backlit LCD

The Callaway LR1200 is about the same size and weight as the PinSeeker 1500. Like PinSeeker and PinHunter technologies, the LR1200 has First Target technology. The Callaway LR1200 is not as easy to use and effective as the PinSeeker 1500 and GX-II but is the cheapest of the 3. The LR1200 is legal for tournament and handicap play.

Bottom line: If you are on a tight budget and want an effective laser rangefinder at an affortable price I recommd the LR1200 but if you can afford a little bit more I highly recommend going with the PinSeeker 1500 because it is about the same size and weight and very effective and easy to use.