PREMIUM RANGEFINDER vs BUDGET RANGEFINDER WHICH IS BETTER - Simple GOLF TIPS
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- PREMIUM RANGEFINDER vs BUDGET RANGEFINDER WHICH IS BETTER - Simple GOLF TIPS
Rangefinders have become a staple of a lot of golfer's sets, but should you spend the big bucks on a premium rangefinder or is a budget on good enough for the job.
In this golf video Matt Fryer Golf takes a look at a premium rangfinder and a budget rangefinder, to see how, looks, feel and functionality compare between the both of them. Everyone has a different budget and this guide will help you make a more informed decision on your golfing purchase.
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Never in my life I'm spending an extra £150 just to be a couple of seconds faster on a 4 hour round of golf.
My thoughts exactly, the fact the premium is 1-2 secs faster will have no overall effect you won't play your shots significantly faster but you will be £150 better off that's the equivalent of a new Vokey wedge.
He is suggesting to buy the premium one because he is in partnership with them. Watch his recent video with Peter Finch which was uploaded before this “comparison”. He shamelessly plugs this precision pro range finder for about a minute and a half
@@ashleymullin5528 If this is true, and he has or had a business deal with Precision Pro, this video would be really disingenuous. I don't care if anyone is trying to sell me a certain brand, but doing it in an 'unbiased' comparison video without informing the viewers that he has a (financial) benefit in promoting one company is quite misleading.
I posed the question to him and his response was “I am not sponsored them YET”. Give it a month and we will be an official partner. So annoying when these fellas can’t just be honest - no one cares, just don’t lie....
@@ashleymullin5528 he is also wearing there logo on his top, so never gonna be for the budget one.
Everybody who just wants to know how the rangefinders are performing can just move to 8:30. I don't care much about the boxes whether they are green, pink or transparent.
True. Give it to me in a handbag if You want. The packaging has nothing to do with the quality.
Attention to detail is important, in a restaurant if the toilets are filthy, what do you think the kitchen looks like?
@@notgoodenough7390 certainly get your point here. I was putting it tonthe extreme, but spending 8 and a half minutes talking about how it is packed is a little overkill dont You think. It is afterall not what this was about. This was about the difference (or lack of) in performance.
@@notgoodenough7390 show me a kitchen that is sold and shipped inside a toilet and I will think about your analogy.
Agree…No packaging has ever improved my golf game.
90 dollar one seems like the best bet for the average golfer.
Yea id be fine with the delay. I think people have become so used to getting things quick and now or demand. If you can't wait then pay the premium but I can handle the couple extra seconds lol.
Not only that, keep an eye on deals. I picked up the exact model GoGoGo he is using on Prime Day for $72. I imagine the same deal will likely come around again on Black Friday/Cyber Monday. At that price, it was really a no brainer.
Agreed, I’m not in a hurry or rushing when I golf. I can handle an extra few seconds per usage of my rangefinder.
I just ordered the cheaper one. Seems good for the price.
Enjoyed this vlog. The difference in time wouldn't bother me too much as long as its accurate. Cheers
As long as the yardage is right who cares about one or two seconds for the difference in price
My favourite bit of this video is the "weight test".. always looking to pay extra for heavy things to fill my golf bag. I have something in between a premium and a budget. it was £110 on sale. It's excellent and I would never pay the extra for the benefits listed in this video.
Hey nice vid! I’m 13 year old golfer and can’t even get a triple bogey on any hole. Keep doing what you do and never stop!!
Hey Matt, thanks for the review - would be interesting if you were to play a round of golf with someone and one of you use the premium one and the other use the budget and then swap after 9 holes and then comment again.
I got a surplus OptiLogic M1K with VAC (their name for angle compensation) on eBay for $70. I absolutely love it! I use it for hunting, archery, golf and more. Don’t underestimate quality used equipment.
I bought a Nikon one and it didn't pick up the flags on my course where there are trees behind greens.
Full refund via Amazon so no harm done but make sure you have a return option if you go budget
From what I can tell, the "budget" versions seem to be older technology. As long as it is accurate, does a second or two per measurement really matter?
Replying to an old post but I received a GOGOGO Sport Vpro (PRO-GS24) today and there are no delays with this model. Its feels almost instant. Ive only tried on a clear day. I have a old Bushnell 1000 Scout I use for golf and its within a yard of each other. The PRO-GS24 can also take rechargeable AAA and I got it for $90 CAD tax in. Its a no brainer.
Good review Matt; really enjoyed this one. Not sure that the slower response speed of the budget model would be an issue for me - I would probably prefer to go for a mid range model. Battery life would be a bigger issue along with using rechargeable batteries.
Cheers
Thanks Matt just what I was looking for great content.
Been using the same gogogo for 3 years now never had a problem with it. Definitely recommend
I really enjoy your videos. I've been subscribed for a long time now.
This one was mince.
Sweet. The tech around golf is as important as clubs and balls IMO. I got a Bushnell years ago but didn't spring for the Slope model.. I wish i had.
Thanks for this video.
Thanks for the review Matt, I've been looking at these and obviously the even higher end modles from Bushnell are super expensive, to these budget range finders on Amazon. I have a Nikon range finder for hunting that's is designed for Archery, if I'm up in a tree it gives me the true yardage to the spot due to elevation, I'm wondering if it's the same technology for the slope. I never though about taking it out on the course and giving it a shot. I will now though. Again great review and thanks for doing it!
Thank you for the contents Matthew. One of the most annoying aspect of RFs is that they don't always work in low light (early morning, rainy or later in the day). Would you retest them in such conditions?
The Precision Pro is considered a value when compared to the ultra premium range finders. They have lifetime free batteries.
Old post but the Gogogo Sport Pro uses two AAA's which you can get rechargeables which are much better for the environment. Precision Pro uses CR2, good luck getting rechargeables for those.
Thanks for the review. I will recieve the GOGOGO tomorrow. I like a little slower
return yardage which give you a more accurate reading.
Useful review, thanks.
Thanks, you convinced me to buy the budget one and save money
Nice review mate, thanks
Matt, I was just looking to get a range finder, and I was wondering if this gogogo rangefinder that I saw on amazon was worth it; it has good reviews. My next option was actually going to be something in the precision pro line. So thank you for the video. Just in time.
So stoked you did this video. I was gonna get a range finder but being pretty poor i didn't want to spend big money on one. Def don't care about how fast it comes back. If they knocked off 20$ for every second it took. Id be getting it cheap and taking longer on the course. 😁
Very helpful cheers
Still got my bushnell x2 handed one with 9v battery - very accurate and a tank would have have a hard job breaking it - perfect for me😉💪👍😀😀😀
Thanks Matt, that has given me plenty to think about, especially that there are other brands apart from bushnell
Please don’t take this video as a genuine review. Matt has forgot to tell his audience that the premium branded range finder is a company he is either partnered with or in discussion to partner with. He is being sent their products and rather than just embrace that and promote the product, he is making innocent “review” videos where there will only be 1 winner.... waiting for his response to my recent comment
Very interesting. Guess it really does come down to the importance and budget, but I do think it also depends on you golf game!!!
Why dollars matt, you're English use pounds 😂
I use a watch .middle of the green is fine for me.plus my course has a lot of blind greens 👏🏻👏🏻🏴
you try really hard to make a case for the marginally better unit in spite of it being 3X the price, sad
thats part of the gig when they send you it for free😂
watching the test noticed he moved around with the budget one and stood very stable with the expensive one.
Yes, I noticed the exact same thing! What a dishonest review/comparison!
I thought he was still on both but the cameraman moved a lot more with the first one.
@@robertoheredia9043 I mean he is literally wearing the precision pro's logo during the review, definitely unbiased...
I’m looking at a range finder, what’s the absolute best one? And why? I’m currently just using arccos on my apple watch, and it’s not precise enough on pins when I can’t easily see the while green. The precision pro looked pretty good, but how does it stand up to bushnell or nikon?
have you tried the Mileseey? It is my first range finder but it is great, premium feel good focus adjustment packaging and carry case. £120
Matt Fryer, are you currently in sponsorship talks with either company?
Hi Matt, Nice channel !! If you are a high HCP player and have one budget to spend: buy a rangefinder or a GPS watch ? With or without sensors in butt of the club (like Arccos, Garmin or Shot Scope) ?
If you have an iPhone, buy a second hand Apple Watch Series 3 and download the free Hole19 app. Way cheaper and it has a scoring function + statistics. And best of all, you can wear it all day.
Thanks
Exactly as described
Nice quality content but personally the speed doesn’t matter to me I’m not playing ready up or speed golf
I noticed that you left out that the premium one did not measure fractional yardage where the budget one did measure fractional yardage. The additional calculation of the fractional yardage may be why the budget one took 1 to 1.5 seconds longer to show the yardage results in the display.
Are you sponsored by them , the top you are wearing has the same logo. Plus you got different numbers on the cheap one cause you moved about after each 3 test on the 200 and 150 , but stayed very still when testing the more expensive one .
Oh yes Matthew - a bright orange Bushnell case 😎😎😎
Does the gogogo rangefinder display both the actual yardage and what it’s playing at the same time?
Matt, what if my budget falls right in the middle at 120-150. What would be your suggestion
For a second there, I thought he was wearing clothing with the Precision Pro logo on it.
Check my comments on this video. Literally a few videos ago when he was filming with Peter Finch he was plugging this Precision Pro range finder so hard - now by chance he’s doing an innocent “cheap vs premium” test which includes guess what..... that same range finder. Sponsored and won’t admit it - so disingenuous
he was
Wish you would of found a hole with a lot of slope, and tested how accurate they measure the slope. Where I’m from it’s pretty common to have 15-20 + yds of slope. That’s one reason I went with a premium range finder
I bought a range finder for £95 years ago. No slope function but it’s perfectly fine. Never been more than 2 yards different from a bushnell or Nikon
Love my shot scope lx
I like the idea of a delay. Makes me think its checking its results before shouting out.😁
Reasonably new to golf - Never really get the need in a rangefinder when I have GPS? Used Hole19 and Arccos with Apple Watch ⌚️...would happily get one but not sure of the benefits over GPS really?
Does the slope work that has been a problem with rangefinders. 1 or 2 seconds more time isn't anything to worry about especially if the accuracy is spot on.
What about warranty... same or different? It looks like the budget one displays to one decimal point while the other rounds off, so maybe the budget one is more accurate??? I’d say, you have to weigh the $170 difference to see if the speed advantage is worth it.
Interesting....in other channels the Bushnell or Leupold are the premium ones and the Precision Pro or Golf Buddy are the budget ones :)
He is sponsored by Precision Pro. Disappointing that he didn’t feel the need to mention that
Cheers matt, I can't afford either 😂😂 so will have to stick to my eyes or yardage posts 😁😁 generally the more you pay for something the better the quality/ease of use. Whether it be food, clothing or golf equipment!!
Just use your phone. Tons of apps for golf.
I’m amazed at how quick the premium was. I’ve used vortex rangefinders for archery hunting and for a similar price there’s a second or two of lag even ranging 40-50yard targets
Is there one with a hook setting? Would like to know my distance with a 40 yard hook (I like to call it a draw 😀)
Good video and the few seconds won’t bother me to get the yardage but the commenting on the quality of the box and instruction packaging is a little strange.
I liked you didnt go straight to Bushnell for the premium one 💪💪💪👍👍👍
He is sponsored or being given the “premium” one pal. Check my comment, in his recent video with Peter finch he was plugging that range finder so hard. Now he is telling everyone to pay nearly $200 dollars more for it than a “budget” one
@@ashleymullin5528 Are you really that bothered, that you mention it in so many peoples comments. If he was really pushing the product you say he is sponsored by, he is not doing a great job of it. Read the comments of those happy to buy a value product.
Price doesnt seem to be given much consideration despite the significant difference. What would make me the better golfer the budget and some lessons or going for premium??
Enjoyed the review, one question...what happens when you can't see the flag? My course has a few blind approaches with no view of the green so would that render it redundant on those holes?
yeah you would have to walk to a point where you could see it then zap back to your bag.
Cheers Matt, adding maths into the mix. As if golf isn't enough fun 😂
I would have liked to see them tested with the slope off as well
I have the GOGOGO GS24 and I love mine. My brother has another brand that cost $329 and the GOGOGO is just as fast and more accurate
I have a rather cheap 5 year old range finder. Yes its a bit slow, but measures exactly the same distances as my mates who have expensive Bushnells and Nikons. Still beating them, so not gonna change because its a second faster.
First, I would say the NX9 is in the mid price range. Bushnell’s Pro XE is a couple hundred bucks more. Second, I have an NX9 HD, which I purchased from the US and they shipped it free to me here in the Philippines. Third, the customer service is excellent, but the reason I know that, is it shipped to me dead. After some trouble shooting it turned out the battery was dead. And that battery type was very hard to find here...but fourth, they have free batteries for life. They shipped me a replacement for free immediately. I’ve used it for about 2 years now, it had one issue where it would get stuck on a yardage or would not read past 150 yards. But I called them, they said remove the battery, then put it back in. The unit reset, have had no more issues. As far as not being worried about a time lag, I’m older with shaky hands. Trying to get a shot on something 200 yards out with trees behind can be difficult if it takes a couple of seconds to lock on. My previous unit was a Bushnell Pro X7. Big, but for shaky hands, was easier to hold steady. Also got bad eyes, so the 7x magnification helped. But after 6 years the activation button started going bad. So, don’t know if the GoGoGo has good customer service or free batteries for life, or how long will it hold up, the NX9 I think is a good value. MattFryerGolf I agree with you, magnet seems to lock on well, but I don’t feel that trusting. Hate to see it comes loose driving by a pond.
I have played golf for 45 years without a range finder. You should probably worry more about hitting the ball solidly in the spot you pick, instead of whether it is 160 or 163 yards.
I seem to be just fine with my garmin watch and GPS app. Is a range finder worth the purchase? I'm a mid handicapper playing to a 15.
Mike I started using it approx 5 years ago when I was off 11. Think it has been a big help for me, so I would advice to try it. I have a rather cheap watch that gives me front, center and mid distances, but being able to shoot distances to maybe trees in a dogleg or bunkers etc reslly is great. Then You dont need the app and having to look at Your phone all the time. I think this i quicker.
@@larsstehr597 I do like what it could add to the course management aspect outside of just shooting pins. A very good point thanks.
@@larsstehr597 maybe I’ll try a cheap one.
@@bordy217 mine is a cheaper model without slope and I am measuring the same distances as my friends with Bushnells etc and still besting them, so no reason to empty your pockets with the first one.
I have a lo budget one. Looks just like that. It’s not great in course. Doesn’t lock in easily. I use a watch too, the rangefinder struggles to find the target.
I'm not even a golfer, I'm just looking into getting one of these for distance target shooting lol
Love my own range finder. But what I don’t like is the slow play from players that spend a long time on the rangefinder. And then duff the shot 15 yards
I'll take a couple of dozen pro vs for the price difference. I actually bought a wosports on Amazon for $80 and used it all season and have no complaints compared it to bushnells and it was the same yardage. couple of seconds means nothing to me.
do you get a calibration certificate with these tools?
odd, i bought a cheap one off amazon for $79 and it was almost instant read. i still don’t see a reason to spend $200+ for a range finder
It broke 🤣🤣🤣
From the sounds of it the premium isnt worth the extra?! For that much extra cash I would expect a lot more of a difference. However enjoyed the video as always Matt and I kinda like the guess work without one - more fun and so much funnier watching mates or myself over shooting by miles 🤣🤣🤣
1st world problems tbh with the cheaper one taking 1 second longer to get a reading. Takes longer getting it out the case n having to put it back tbh. I recently got a milessey Pro so I can turn slope.off so.its legal. Cost was £120, great buy, and im not worried about it taking nearly 3 seconds to get an accurate reading.
Not so much in golf but having the decimal on the cheap one may be better for shooting
This video is awesome, I'm probably going to get a gogogo since the difference is so miniscule.
I work nights and after this video and other reviews I literally just bought one....how has it been for you?
There’s a premium one and a budget one, fist difference is price!! Would never have guess that 🧐
I have the NX9, it outputs instantly. The optics is really good. I’m surprised you didn’t mention that. I compared it to Bushnell v5. Very comparable and for half the cost.
Edit, I stand corrected you did mention optics
It works better than other brands.
Can you buy a range finder on wish, that would make a very interesting video
I know when I play golf, if I don't have my range within, 1/2 a second, I get real mad and start tearing up stuff. And if I don't feel like I over spend on my golfing hobby I feel less of a man... so I'm buying the $300 unless you know of one costing a lot more.
It looks like the budget one is taking more time to get more accurate distance. The more expensive one didn't do 49.3 went to 50 yards.
I feel like the time especially for golf doesn't matter at all golf is a game of leisure and a lot of the time not played sober lol so as far as using it for club selection use they use pretty much the same technology go cheaper
Interesting. Are these only used to capture the distance to the flag? Can you use them for example to gauge the distance to a dogleg off the tee?
You can get distance to most objects, like a tree, bunker, etc. Most flags here in the US have a reflective material built into them to make sighting the flags a little better.
Feel free to send me one Matt I’ll try it out for the 6 months for ya, even the budget one will do 👍
Can’t use slope in competitions can you? I’ve got a watch the rangefinder really Annoyed me needing to constantly taking it out the bag!!!
Stick a bit of lead tape on it if the weight bothers you 😅
I'd be looking at value for money here it's OK saying one has better quality than the other that should be a given if its more expensive But value for money definitely goes to the cheaper one. Like you said it does the job. And who cares if its 2 seconds slower. Your playing a leasurely game of golf, Not speeding around a race track. Plus you can buy 2 of this for the price of the other. I know where my money would go.
One nice thing about the GoGoGo is it uses AAA batteries!
Its all about functionality for me. Don't understand why a 2 - 3s respond time makes the premium the better gadget.
There is another video where they test it against a $350 Bushnell and it was just as fast and accurate.
Mat pick me🏌🏼♂️👏🏻🎅🏻
There is no way I would pay an extra $150 for a second quicker or 2, as long as distance is correct then all good
Annoyed you didnt say you are sponsored by the "premium one". Very unprofessional.
When filming this a month ago I wasn't, there have been talks since though. I still gave the budget good feedback, just my honest opinion
I gave myself 500 to buy a range finder but I just don't know if brand matters is my whole thing, you never know who to listen to when you go to the pga superstore
6:38 you interrupting yourself bro?
You might want to move around a little when your getting the yardage. It might change even with different angles. Just saying
The cheaper model didn't give the slope difference?
It's really annoying me that you don't even take the expensive one away from your eye between the 3 distance readings, where as with the cheaper one, you take half steps back and forward between the readings, so naturally the readings are different. Overall though you do highlight that they both pretty accurate.