Does Disc Golf REQUIRE a RANGEFINDER?

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  • Do You Need A Disc Golf Rangefinder?
    Lately, if you’ve been watching disc golf, you’ve certainly noticed advertisements for range finders during round coverages. More specifically, you’ve probably noticed the advertisement from Bushnell by Paul Ulibarri, Kona Panis, and others. Therefore, you’ve probably been asking yourself…Do you need a rangefinder for disc golf? Will it save you strokes on the course? Well today on JustDisc, we’re going to help you better understand the benefits and drawbacks of disc golf range finders, while also letting you know if you should buy one and how.
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    1- BENEFITS OF A RANGEFINDER
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  • @BillFromAZ
    @BillFromAZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    One great use for a rangefinder. If you know the distance you can throw, you can use a rangefinder to find that spot, so you aren't trying to throw further than you can. For example, you know you throw 350, but the hole is 425, you can find a spot that is 350 from the tee pad and aim for there.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very true Bill! Really allows you to plan your route on those longer holes 👍

    • @fbmowner
      @fbmowner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's exactly why I am buying one. Especially for upshots.

    • @drewg3087
      @drewg3087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why I bought one. To see my growth in feet as I practice BH and FH and also hit everything from 20-30 feet while putting. Well… eventually, ha.

  • @wakimura303
    @wakimura303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    If I get a rangefinder I’m also getting an ESP Nuke

  • @zmollon
    @zmollon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Luckily for me after my throw the distance to the hole will be exactly the same

  • @michaelhawrys9499
    @michaelhawrys9499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the info. lots of great info to consider, JDD

  • @chakatrain
    @chakatrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good review and helpful! JDD. :)

  • @hildiedube9390
    @hildiedube9390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent info!

  • @xposition2001
    @xposition2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a first year disc golfer and I just ordered the Revasri Rangefinder from Amazon. It is under $100 and has all the feature that the Bushnell has. I purchased it because I play almost everyday and I really want to know specific distance to the pin. This will help with disc selection on longer par 4+ wholes as well as when I'm scrambling because of a missed shot. Grate video and some good advice to consider. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great purchase and thanks for letting us know! Enjoy 👍

  • @davidmorton8170
    @davidmorton8170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GPS has one other drawback ... you measure after you throw and walk to the new spot. If you want to know the distance before you throw, you have a lot of walking to do! I've been learning to throw putters lately, and if the distance is less than 250, I should throw a putter. A local course has some iffy signs - one says 240 but is actually 280 and another the opposite. That certainly changed my disc selection!

  • @jbrew434
    @jbrew434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helpful. Thanks 👍🏼

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem, thanks for watching JBrew!

  • @guelphdgc7995
    @guelphdgc7995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Hey that looks like Paris, I wonder where this was filmed. Oh crazy! It is Paris!"
    I stumbled across your channel once before, had no idea you were a fellow canuck. Subbed!

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome aboard Guelph DGC! Thanks for joining the community ❤ We got to get up there to play some disc!

  • @LemieuxPA
    @LemieuxPA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought the Apex Disc golf rangefinder available at Infinite disc golf. Love it.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet! We are glad you like it 👍

  • @drewscott9763
    @drewscott9763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can think of a reason for a beginner to have a range finder. To calculate their average range in an open field with the same disc so they can tell when their form was good and when it was poor.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true Drew!

    • @schedulingfarmfresh3054
      @schedulingfarmfresh3054 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      i was thinking the same thing. Field work. its best to know what distance you can throw with each disc.

  • @hughdobson4508
    @hughdobson4508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a nubie I was thinking of getting a range finder to help me figure out if I am being consistent in my practice throws. But I guess that +/- 20 ft on UDisc is ok for now. JDD

    • @timorautiainen1783
      @timorautiainen1783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recommend also to have another simple GPS point-to-point application for measuring. While ago Udisc showed almost -45 feet to throw even had +/-13 feet accuracy (numbers converted from meters). This was on a field where I know the distances pretty well thanks to maps and measuring from satellite imagery. Even I knew the measure was way off, it did have a bit of downer in my mood as I thought that I had good throw but then got that awful distance, while knowing it was bad measure.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which other gps program do you use?

    • @timorautiainen1783
      @timorautiainen1783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustDisc Currently as second I have 'GPS Distance Meter' from Android store. It does not require data and has simple lock A and B locations. No maps not anything fancy, just raw distance. It does have small ad in the bottom but nothing obstructive or intrusive. But I guess it can be as wrong as anything in the end. The time I mentioned earlier it was as good as it can get for the normal accuracy my phone can have with GPS.

  • @aw.skyraker4732
    @aw.skyraker4732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey JD!I have a question. Is it necessary to have a slope switch on the rangefinder to ensure the legality of golf competition?Or the rangefinder only need a mode change function to close the slope function?

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good question SkyRaker! For ball golf, I'm pretty sure you need a visual switch or some visual way of seeing that it's off. As for disc golf, it doesn't matter, even when in tournament play.

    • @aw.skyraker4732
      @aw.skyraker4732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@JustDisc Got it!Thank you very much!

  • @ryanturner6920
    @ryanturner6920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Put a FLIR mode in it so I can spot/target my disc against the background at distances.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      FLIR mode?

    • @ryanturner6920
      @ryanturner6920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustDisc An infrared camera mode. I would be surprised if a disc didn't stand out in high contrast against the ground or the sky in IR due to being at different temperatures.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the clarification! 👍

  • @MetaGazon
    @MetaGazon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought sing distances measured the flight path of the "line" intended by the course designer.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are correct! And that’s how we took the measurements as well. We didn’t just go in a direct line but instead, followed the line to f the fairway

  • @ROYteous
    @ROYteous 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You show the Bushnell Edge, but then don't even talk about it? It's currently the same price as the 850, so I'd go for the Edge first if you're going to spend that much. It's been in and out of stock, but I was just able to order one. Was actually just one trying to find a video about it to try and justify how much I spent on it. Also, I'm a beginner, so this video did not help me make sense of my purchase... lol. Still nice to know how far I can throw, where the 1st circle is or how far I made a shot into the basket from.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video was about helping the consumer decide on whether or not they should buy a rangefinder for disc golf. Not about reviewing any one particular rangefinder

    • @ROYteous
      @ROYteous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustDisc I realize that, but you did mention the Bushnell 850 as an option, but then not the Edge even though you showed it in the video. Not expecting a review in the video, but it would be beneficial to at least mention it as an option for those that are on the fence about getting a range finder. Then they can at least have an idea of what their options are and don't end up just looking for an older model that sells for the same price as the new model.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our mistake that’s for sure. What’s odd is that the 850 Paul AD is still playing at the same time with the Edge Kona AD. Weird that they would be advertising both and yet the edge is the newer model. Thanks for the clarification 👍

  • @Mr.SpocksBrain
    @Mr.SpocksBrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Bushnell is just 120€ thanks to the weak Dollar. And it’s nice to change between meter and feet + useless yard (whatever that is)! Bushnell comes with the typical issues from „made in the USA“. Quality wise it can’t compete with high German or even just EU standards. But it’s cheap and does what it is supposed to do just perfectly!

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your input! 👍 Nice to hear from people that have experience with the product

    • @ATutube
      @ATutube 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Weak dollar"
      The dollar is a global currency. Commodities are pegged to the dollar for the most part, not euro or other fiat currency. Funny you seem to dislike the US yet have a profile picture dedicated to a show filmed and produced there.

    • @Mr.SpocksBrain
      @Mr.SpocksBrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ATutube I do not dislike the US… it’s just a fact, the dollar lost significant to the Euro lately. That’s why it’s cheap to buy in the US for now

    • @ATutube
      @ATutube 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mr.SpocksBrain Fair. Inflation and printing trillions has not done much good for the dollar in the last 18 months

    • @Mr.SpocksBrain
      @Mr.SpocksBrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ATutube true

  • @chainraiderdiscgolf
    @chainraiderdiscgolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will never use one.

    • @JustDisc
      @JustDisc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even with the one I have, I barely use it unless it’s a new course or I’m somewhere on a par4 or 5 that I’ve never been

    • @chainraiderdiscgolf
      @chainraiderdiscgolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustDisc I will trust my God given talents and abilities. I don't need another device. The only time I would use one is to track my drives when working on them for more distance.