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Golf Equipment Reviewss
Golf Tech Tested
Make: Golfbuddy
Model: LR4
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| I think one of the best additions to help amateur golfers over the past 5-years or so has been the introduction of GPS and Rangefinder devices into the game. Having the knowledge of knowing exactly how far you need to hit your next shot and the distances of the hazards in your way gives you a better chance of scoring well and making the correct decisions, which all helps to lower your handicap and win matches.
When I undertake trips to review courses I have never played before, packing a range finder is up there with making sure I have my golf shoes with me. My recent visit to Minnesota to scout out courses for you to play while attending the 2016 Ryder Cup matches also became the perfect trip to put the new GolfBuddy LR4 Rangefinder through its paces.
Technology:
The GolfBuddy LR4 can magnify your target up to 6 times and has a range of 5,880 yards or 5,800 metres and with the 23mm multi-coated lens that can be easily adjusted to your eyesight, whether you wear glasses or not, gives you perfect vision and results every time.
There are three different modes you can use the GolfBuddy LR4 range finder in, these are Normal Mode, Scan Mode or Pin Mode. Normal mode is a point and shoot option so you can pick out hazards and know exact distances to each one so you can eliminate them from play. The Scan mode lets you scan a variety of objects in 10-second bursts, while the The Pin mode helps you isolate the pin from its background.
Conclusion
It’s a personal preference but I have always preferred laser range finders over a GPS unit – don’t get me wrong there are some great GPS units out there – I just find lasers much more accurate. With a GPS you are reliant of the positioning of satellites and I have done tests wearing a watch, while testing a lazer and the GPS has been over 20-yards out of sync, and when that equates to being two clubs out you can see why I prefer a laser.
I enjoyed using the GolfBuddy LR4, it is a great design that sits in the hand perfectly and with the grooves for your fingers on the top of the unit it helped me gain a steady hand while aiming the laser at the pin. The simplicity of point and shoot saves time and gives you the distance you need in an instant. All the courses I played during my trip to Minnesota had the flagstick reflectors which helps laser range finders lock onto the pin. I was really impressed how the LR4 was able to pick out the pin from a dense background without any problems.
If you are looking for a range finder I would make sure you give the GolfBuddy LR4 a test, and if you are thinking of what to buy for the golfer in your life the new GolfBuddy LR4 would make the perfect gift. l
RRP: £219.95 / €299.95 / $299.99
W: golfbuddy.com
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