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Voice Caddie TL1: auto slope that turns off
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The TL1 suits golfers who play early mornings or late evenings and want a display that stays readable as the light fades. Its key feature is a two colour OLED with auto brightness, joined by Pin Tracer technology with an enlarged lock-on area and a built-in magnet.
- Slope control
- Auto slope, can be turned off
- Range
- 5-1,000 yards
- Magnification
- 6x
- Flag lock
- Pin Tracer
- Weight
- 198 g
In its favour
- Auto slope can be turned on or off, as the listing states, for practice and competition.
- Two colour OLED with auto brightness is designed for low light play.
- Magnet, spot measure mode and a protective sleeve are all listed as included features.
Good to know
- Listed range of 1,000 yards is shorter than the 1,300 yard models in this guide.
- The listing does not say how the slope state is shown in the display.
Our take
Display for low light
Voice Caddie describes the two colour OLED as designed for low light play, with auto brightness adjusting to conditions. On a grey winter afternoon, a black LCD readout can be hard to see against dark trees, so a bright OLED makes a practical difference.
Magnification is 6x, and the range runs from 5 to 1,000 yards.
Pin Tracer and the V-algorithm
Pin Tracer increases the lock-on area, which should make it easier to catch a flag with slightly unsteady hands. The V-algorithm is said to enhance slope and GPS data. A spot measure mode is also listed for measuring a specific target.
A larger catch area does not replace a steady aim, but it does reduce the frustration of repeatedly picking up the background when the flag is small in the view.
Slope, magnet and build
Auto slope can be turned on or off, so the TL1 can be used in club competitions with slope disabled. A magnet holds it to a trolley or buggy, and a protective sleeve is included. The unit weighs 198 g, measures 10.8 x 4.1 x 7.4 cm and carries an IP54 rating with a lithium battery.
The Amazon title gives the size as 4.27 x 1.6 x 2.92 inches, which matches the metric figures and confirms it is a compact unit that sits easily in the palm.
TL1 against the L6 and Nikon Coolshot 50i GII
The Voice Caddie L6 is lighter at 159 g but lacks the OLED and magnet in its listing. The Nikon Coolshot 50i GII has a magnet, a red OLED and Locked On Quake confirmation at 209 g. The TL1 sits close to the Nikon in features, with Pin Tracer as its own approach to flag lock.
Who might pick another model
Golfers who want a clear external slope switch will prefer the Bushnell Tour V6 Shift. If you want GPS green yardages in the same device, the Mileseey GenePro G1 or Voice Caddie SL3 combine the two.
Verdict
Buy the Voice Caddie TL1 if you want a bright two colour display for low light, a magnet and switchable slope in a mid-weight laser. If weight matters more, the Voice Caddie L6 is lighter, and for Nikon optics with a similar feature set, the Coolshot 50i GII is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best golf rangefinders with slope, Best golf rangefinders
Amazon listing title: Voice Caddie TL1 Laser Rangefinder with Pin Tracer Technology, V-Algorithm, 2 Color OLED and Magnet, Matte Gray, 4.27'' x 1.6'' x 2.92''