# Bushnell golf rangefinders compared Source: https://pinandyard.co.uk/best/bushnell-rangefinders-compared Publisher: Pin and Yard. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://pinandyard.co.uk/how-we-pick 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. ## Products ### 1. Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Golf Rangefinder Patriot Pack Slope control: External slope switch; Range: 5-1,300 yards; Magnification: 6x; Flag lock: PinSeeker with Visual JOLT; Weight: 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. ### 2. Bushnell Golf Tour V7 Shift Laser Rangefinder with Tour Trusted Slope Technology, Dual Color Display, Yardage Range Recall, 1300-Yard Range & 6X Magnification Range: 1,300 yards; Magnification: 6x; Slope: Yes, plays-like in green, actual in red; Flag lock: PinSeeker with Visual JOLT; Weight: 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. ### 3. Bushnell Golf A1-Slope Laser Rangefinder Range: 5-1,300 yards; Magnification: 6x; Slope: Yes, on/off through mode button; Flag lock: PinSeeker with JOLT; Weight: 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. ### 4. Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Neon Green Type: Handheld GPS; Slope control: Not stated in listing; Display: 3 inch touchscreen; Battery: Rechargeable, 14 hours; Weight: 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.