Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition Laser Rangefinder with Slope Calculator
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Description of Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition Laser Rangefinder with Slope Calculator
The measure of success-distanceadjusted for elevation. Introducing the world's only golf laser rangefinder to compensate for changes in elevation. Using a digital inclinometer, the Pinseeker 1500 with slope+/- it tells you exactly how far to play it. So you will never again question the range at the top of your swing. And nothing cuts strokes like confidence.Your 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 (A)
Scan across the course while viewing a continuously updated LCD display of the distance between you and your target.
Meters/Yards (B)
You can quickly choose between these standard measuring units with a simple press of a button.
Reticle (C)
The distance to objects targeted in these crosshairs will be displayed on the Distance Readout with the press of a button.
Battery Indicator (D)
Flashes when battery power is low.
Target Quality Gauge (E)
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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Measures slope, +/- one degree of angle, and compensated range, based upon ball trajectory and type of club used. All shown on 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 Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Slope Edition Laser Rangefinder with Slope Calculator
Customer Review: Bushnell fulfills promise
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Golfers depend on accurate yardage to determine both club and shot shape. This Bushnell 1500 range finder with slope gives you fast and accurate information. I've used this at my home club and determined that the yardage markers and GAM markers are good indicators of "the middle of the green" but can be off as much as 10 -15 yards depending on the flag location.
I like the slope indicator and found that what I would estimate as a full club or more is often only a half club. The use of the rangefinder has improved my GIR with first use. This is easy and fast to use once you get used to it. It is especially fast if your cart partner assists with the rangefinding as you prepare for the shot.
Customer Review: Distance Control, Makes golf even more fun.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
What a great product. This is a great product because one can measure the actual distance to the flag. This is especially true when the flag is never actually perfectly positiioned at the center of the green. Golf is supposed to be a game of skill rather than a game of luck. When you know the distance, it takes the guessing factor out of the equation.
In my opinion, knowing the actual distance can lead to more birdies and eagles. It also can measure the distance to the flag on short par 4s that have a dogleg. This can tell you exactly how far you need to hit it to drive the green. Have Fun!
Peace and Happiness,
Patrick Leonardi
Customer Review: They finally got it RIGHT!!!!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is my third Bushnell in 5 years (lost one, the other was no good over 150 yds).This is one great piece of equipment. Everyone that uses it just smiles. The Vertical yardage is great, but its like have a tach in your car, after a couple of weeks you know how much to add for elevation. Leaves its predecessors/competition in the dust. You should buy this for two reasons:
1) It is UNCANNY how fast it finds the flag, just have to get it close.
2) It finds an object at 350 yards as easy as it does at 100. It just finds flags faster.
This is probably the only piece of equipment in my bag that I did not pay to much for.
Customer Review: I'm not guessing anymore
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I chose this unit after evaluating both GPS and laser types and looked at nearly every model out there. This one looked like the best value and my Bushnell scopes have always been reliable.
I've now used it at the range to validate my club distances and on the course to learn the distances to hazards, or landing areas as well as to the pin. This is way more flexible than a GPS device would have been.
Distances appear accurate when compared to yardage plaques on the course. Now that I know how far I really hit it and how far I want to hit it I'm actually hitting more greens. Great product.
Customer Review: Great Product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
It works as advertised and is fairly easy to use. Now I can concentrate on my swing and not have my mind wondering if I figure out the distance correctly or not. With this confidence, I already shaved off a few strokes. When I first got it, I was worried about the size being troublesome to carry around when golfing, it would be nice if they could come up with a smaller package while retaining all the features, but in the end, I discover by strapping it around the top of my golf bag where it doesn't interferer with the pockets, it is actually quite easy to remove and store using the magnetic flip top.