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Bushnell golf rangefinders compared
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Tour V6 Shift: external switch, BITE magnet
An external switch toggles slope on or off, so you and your playing partners can see the mode at a glance.
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A1-Slope: smallest Bushnell laser, USB-C
Only 144 g and 9.5 cm long, so it fits in a pocket.
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Tour V7 Shift: dual colour OLED and recall
Dual colour OLED shows slope-adjusted yardage in green and actual distance in red, so both numbers are visible at once.
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Bushnell makes several golf lasers that look similar on paper: 6x magnification, PinSeeker with JOLT vibration and slope. The real differences are in size, display, battery and how slope is switched off. The A1-Slope is a tiny rechargeable model, the Tour V6 Shift adds an external slope switch and magnet, and the Tour V7 Shift brings a dual colour display and a recall button. Bushnell also sells the Phantom 3 Slope, a small GPS unit rather than a laser, for golfers who prefer front, centre and back numbers. This guide sets these four side by side on the facts in their listings so you can see what each step adds and pick the one that matches how you play.
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- Tour V6 Shift: external switch, BITE magnet
- Type
- Laser
- Slope control
- External slope switch
- Display
- Red visual ring on lock
- Battery
- CR2 (included)
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- Type
- Laser
- Slope control
- Not stated in listing
- Display
- Dual colour OLED
- Battery
- CR2 (included)
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- Type
- Laser
- Slope control
- On/off through mode button
- Display
- Not stated
- Battery
- Rechargeable via USB-C
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- Type
- Handheld GPS
- Slope control
- Not stated in listing
- Display
- 3 inch touchscreen
- Battery
- Rechargeable, 14 hours
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| Product | Type | Slope control | Display | Battery | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour V6 Shift: external switch, BITE magnet | Laser | External slope switch | Red visual ring on lock | CR2 (included) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Tour V7 Shift: dual colour OLED and recall | Laser | Not stated in listing | Dual colour OLED | CR2 (included) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| A1-Slope: smallest Bushnell laser, USB-C | Laser | On/off through mode button | Not stated | Rechargeable via USB-C | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Phantom 3 Slope: small GPS with GreenView | Handheld GPS | Not stated in listing | 3 inch touchscreen | Rechargeable, 14 hours | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Bushnell
Tour V6 Shift: external switch, BITE magnet
External slope switch
CR2 (included)
454 g (listing)
Bushnell's Tour laser with an external slope switch, BITE magnetic mount and IPX6 weather resistance. The clearest choice for golfers who play both casual and competition rounds.
In its favour
- An external switch toggles slope on or off, so you and your playing partners can see the mode at a glance.
- Visual JOLT flashes a red ring and vibrates when the flag is locked, so you know the reading is the pin.
- BITE magnet holds it on a trolley or buggy frame, and IPX6 is listed for weather resistance.
Good to know
- This Patriot Pack bundle adds a coin and case, so check whether a plain version suits you better.
- The listing does not give a flag-specific range, only the 1,300 yard maximum.
Listing title: Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Golf Rangefinder Patriot Pack
No. 2 · Bushnell
Tour V7 Shift: dual colour OLED and recall
Not stated in listing
CR2 (included)
521 g (listing)
Bushnell's newer Tour laser with a dual colour OLED display that shows the slope figure and the straight distance together, plus a recall button for the last reading. A strong all-round choice for regular golfers.
In its favour
- Dual colour OLED shows slope-adjusted yardage in green and actual distance in red, so both numbers are visible at once.
- Yardage Range Recall brings back the last measured distance with a single press, handy when checking a target twice.
- PinSeeker with Visual JOLT confirms a flag lock, and the box includes a CR2 battery, case and cloth.
Good to know
- The listing does not describe how slope is switched off for competition, so check the manual before a qualifier.
- LINK pairing only adds club suggestions if you own a compatible Bushnell or Foresight launch monitor.
Listing title: Bushnell Golf Tour V7 Shift Laser Rangefinder with Tour Trusted Slope ...
No. 3 · Bushnell
A1-Slope: smallest Bushnell laser, USB-C
On/off through mode button
Rechargeable via USB-C
144 g
Bushnell's ultra-compact laser with slope, JOLT and a rechargeable battery. Ideal for golfers who want Bushnell's slope system in the smallest package.
In its favour
- Only 144 g and 9.5 cm long, so it fits in a pocket.
- USB-C charging good for about 40 rounds per charge, according to the listing.
- Slope on and off through the mode button for practice and competition.
Good to know
- Range to a flag is listed as 350+ yards, well below the headline figure.
- A built-in battery cannot be swapped on the course.
Listing title: Bushnell Golf A1-Slope Laser Rangefinder
No. 4 · Bushnell
Phantom 3 Slope: small GPS with GreenView
Not stated in listing
Rechargeable, 14 hours
78 g
A 78 g GPS unit with front, centre and rear distances, up to 6 hazards per hole, GreenView with mobile pin location and slope-compensated distances. For golfers who prefer GPS to a laser.
In its favour
- Automatic course and hole recognition, so there is nothing to aim.
- Up to 6 hazards per hole and GreenView with a movable pin position.
- Very light at 78 g, with a belt clip and carabiner in the box.
Good to know
- GPS gives green and hazard numbers, not an exact laser reading to the flag.
- How to turn slope off for competition is not explained in the listing.
Listing title: Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Neon Green
Read before you buy
- Rangefinder features explained: pin seek, jolt, magnetsMagnification, flag lock modes, vibration feedback, magnetic mounts, OLED displays, slope switches and batteries on golf lasers explained in plain English.
- How to clean a golf rangefinder lens and bodyA safe routine for cleaning a golf rangefinder: blow off grit, brush, wipe the lenses with the right cloth, dry after rain and store it so readings stay sharp.
- How to change a golf rangefinder from metres to yardsSwitch a golf rangefinder between metres and yards: the usual button hold and menu methods, how to tell which unit is showing and what to do if it will not change.
- How slope-adjusted yardage worksLine of sight distance, angle and height difference explained with simple trigonometry, plus why each maker's plays-like number differs.
- Golf rangefinder and speaker combos explainedRangefinder and Bluetooth speaker bundles, lasers with a built-in speaker and GPS speakers explained: what each does, how they mount and the etiquette.
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