RELATED: Check out all of our Nikon reviews. This feature can be turned off to make the rangefinder legal for use in competition, with the clever addition of a green LED on the front that flashes so others know the slope function is not in use. Slope-adjusted distances tell you how long an uphill or downhill shot will actually play, helping you adjust your club selection accordingly. Once the target is identified, the locked-on sign will turn green, so you know you’ve got the right target.Īll of this happens in double-quick time thanks to Nikon’s ‘hyper read’ system, meaning it takes just 0.3 seconds to get your yardage.
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There’s also no danger of accidentally getting a yardage for something directly behind your intended target, as the Nikon Coolshot Pro will always display the distance to the closest target. The vibration reduction system reduces image vibration in the viewfinder (caused by hand movement) by around 80%, making it much easier to lock on to your intended target. If you’ve ever struggled with locking on to your target while using a golf laser, the Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized could well be the best rangefinder for you.
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RELATED: How to get the most from your Garmin GPS. There's a 'tournament mode' switch which turns off features that aren't allowed to be used in competition. The Z82 can even help you hole more putts thanks to a Green Contour feature, though this does require a Garmin Golf app membership (£8.99 per month or £89.99 per year). There's wind speed and direction, as well as a "plays like" distance which adjusts the yardage based on whether you're playing up or downhill.īlind shots, normally a problem for golf laser rangefinders, are no problem for the Z82 thanks to a 'PinPointer' feature which tells you the direction to the pin so you know where to aim. You can see a map of the hole, with distances to the front, middle and back of the green, as well as any hazards. The Garmin Approach Z82 is a great option for anyone who can’t decide between a golf rangefinder and a GPS, as it effectively gives you the best of both worlds.Īs a straight-up laser rangefinder, it provides what Garmin say is the most accurate reading on the market, to within 10".īut there's so much more to the Garmin Approach Z82 than that. The Garmin Approach Z82 is one of the most expensive rangefinders in our list, but it does have unique features to justify the higher price.
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