Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
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Description of Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
Yardage Pro Laser Rangefinder - GOLF Pinseeker 1500Your Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 is an advanced premium laser rangefinder comprised of digital technology that allows range readings from 5 to 1,500 yards. Measuring 1.7 by 5.1 by 3.7 inches, the 10-ounce Pinseeker 1500 delivers superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The Pinseeker 1500 features Selective Targeting Modes, superb optical quality, 100% waterproof construction, and Bushnell's RainGuard coating.
The Pinseeker 1500 emits invisible, eye-safe, infrared energy pulses. Its Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back.
The ranging accuracy of the Pinseeker 1500 is plus or minus one yard under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most objects is 1,000 yards, while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1,500 yards.
The Pinseeker 1500 features a powerful 7x magnification monocular for viewing your target. Optics are fully multi-coated, allowing maximum light transmission for optimum brightness, superb resolution, and contrast for a clear vivid image even in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and, when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards and meters, and Mode indicators.
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Laser Rangefinder Features
Standard with Automatic Scan
Scan across the course while viewing a continuously updated LCD display of the distance between you and your target.
Meters/Yards
You can quickly choose between these standard measuring units with a simple press of a button.
Reticle
The distance to objects targeted in these crosshairs will be displayed on the Distance Readout with the press of a button.
Battery Indictor
Flashes when battery power is low.
Target Quality Gauge
Gauge indicating amount of energy pulses being received back from the target.
Pinseeker 1500 Targeting Modes
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Geared for close-range use, this mode acquires the distances of small targets and game without inadvertently measuring background target distances. When more than one object is acquired, the closer of the two objects is shown on the LCD display.
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Ignores the foreground, such as brush, boulders and tree branches, and provides distances on the LCD display to background objects only.
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Designed exclusively with the bottom of the cup in mind, this mode allows easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently capturing background target distances. When more than one object is acquired, the closer of the two objects is shown on the LCD display.
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Laser Rangefinder Tech Talk
A laser rangefinder is a distance-measuring instrument that uses laser technology to calculate the distance to targeted objects. Accuracy is +/- 1 yard, and the distance is displayed instantaneously on a built-in, through-the-lens Liquid Crystal Display.
How a Laser Rangefinder Works
Bushnell's Yardage Pro rangefinders use an invisible, eye-safe Class 1 Laser beam (as classified by the FDA) which is "bounced" off distant objects with the press of a button. Then, the rangefinder's high-speed digital clock measures the time it took for a laser beam to reach a target and return to the unit. Next, using advanced digital electronics, the rangefinder instantly calculates the distance within +/- 1 yard and shows the range in either yards or meters on a through-the-lens LCD Display. The entire process is so fast that less than a second elapses between the time you press the button to generate a laser beam to the time the exact range to your target is displayed.
Reflectivity of Target Types
Because rangefinders "bounce" a laser beam off the target in order to take a measurement, their range is partially determined by the reflectivity of the target. In other words, hard or "reflective" targets -- like a rock cliff or semi-truck -- can be measured at greater distances than soft surface targets, like a deer. Ranges for moderately reflective targets, like trees, fall somewhere in the middle. Most experienced hunters will use their rangefinder to frequently estimate ranges to near and distant landmarks before they actually encounter a game animal. By "pre-measuring" ranges to spots where a trophy is likely to appear, they can concentrate on making an accurate shot when the moment of truth arrives.
Sports reviews of Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
Customer Review: Vast improvement over original model
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased this product due to pinseeker feature when my previous Bushnell rangefinder LED display faded after many years of use. The new pinseeker feature makes this rangefinder a vast improvement over the original in terms of locking onto the yardage to the pin. I was amazed and very impressed with this feature. The 7x reticle also make it much easier to lock onto the pin (or any other object on the course), but it does make holding it steady more of a challenge when ranging distances over 175 yards.
In comparison to the Sky Caddie product which provides distance to front, back and middle of green and some other features on the hole. The rangefinder provides exact distance to the pin; to the pin placement on any particular day. One can also range to the back and front of the green; the obvious disadvantage of a rangefinder is that its a line-of-sight device. Another use my rangefinder has is off the tee; to scope the yardages where there is trouble.
I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Customer Review: Very acurate, easy to use
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is my second rangefinder by Bushnell. The first one was the Scout, which was an excellent product but could not get the pin beyond 200 yards. This version gets the pin out to 400 or so, depending on conditions. It is a little bulkier than the Scout, but you get 7x magnification and much better optics for looking at the green. You can range any object on the course, like the lip of a bunker, the far side of a pond, a tree, etc. to know exactly how far you need to carry the ball. This flexibility makes a laser much better than any GPS, and you don't pay a subscription or have to have a participating course to use the laser, it works anywhere.
A laser rangefinder will improve your game by first allowing you to learn what distance you hit every club in the bag, there is no guessing, you get instant feedback. Second if you play strange courses often it allows you to see the hole and plan a strategy from the tee. It is also amazing how many courses have yardage markers that are incorrect.
Customer Review: The best rangefinder out there!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is my 3rd Bushnell rangefinder since 1998. The 1st one I bought is the 1st generation Bushnell, which is very bulky, but very durable. After 6 years of use, I upgraded to the Tour-XL in 2004. The Tour-Xl is a much better device than the 1st generation rangefinder. It's smaller in size, and can pick up the flags in distance in the Scan mode (in most cases, the 1st generation one can't give a reading to the flag 200 yards out because of hand shake). But you have to hold the fire button to search for the targets. It usually takes 3~4 seconds. In tournament play, pace of play is very important, these 3~4 seconds sometimes seem a little too long.
This Pinseeker does a lot better job than the Tour-XL in picking up small targets. And it does it easy. You just need to press the fire button once and aim it aound the target. It will give a reading almost immediately. It works great for me so far. Plus, this Pinseeker has a rugged design. It feels very solid and durable in your hands.
Customer Review: A substantial improvement over earlier iterations of this same product.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is a beautifully constructed laser instrument for accurately measuring your distance to the pin or to any obstacle on the course. It works significantly better than the older version of this same product locking in much quicker plus it can find the flag MUCH easier.
My dad and I both use this when we are playing golf and find it to be completely reliable. You will also find additional uses for your Yardage Pro Laser Rangefinder. I use my for sighting in my rifle and for all sorts of other things.
One small downside. You do have to drag it out and sight in every time you need a measurement and that does get a bit tiresome. The GPS units that are on some golf carts on some courses are VERY convenient but do not give precise yardage to the pin and other objects.
I heartily recommend this product! It delivers exactly as promised.
Customer Review: Buy One
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This product works well. I am pleased with the purchase. I tested it against a sophisticated cart GPS system and it was always on the mark. Even with the cart GPS available, the Bushnell came in handy many times, such as when we couldn't get the cart close to the ball, or when I wanted to check yardages for spots not on the GPS screen. It has some magnification, so it made just spotting the flag easier on longer distances. The carrying case is nice, especially with the magnetic flap. I had some trouble shooting the pin on a couple of holes, but it was windy that day. I just waited for someone to grab the flag or pull their ball out of the hole to get a reading on them instead. If you're serious about improving your GIR, I recommend this product. One additional note: This thing is very useful on the driving range as well.