GolfBuddy Laser Lite2

Here we have another GolfBuddy gadget this month (check out the Voice XL speaker from GolfBuddy elsewhere in this issue) and this one is quite specifically for golf (unless you’re using it as a general view-finder of course…). It’s an upgrade on the previous version that is both lighter and smaller than its predecessor, even the carrying pouch has been improved allowing you to now either attach it to your belt or your golfing cart.

The Laser Lite 2 has a working range of up to 880 Yards (and if you can hit a ball that far, why aren’t you out there saving the world!?) and can locate a pin within 0.2 seconds, pretty much instantaneously as far as any mortal playing Golf is concerned. The readout in the viewfinder gives you the range so you can more comfortably pick out the right iron to make that shot with, saving you an awful lot of time as you work your way around the course. Of course, as we all know, golf is hardly ever played on a flat surface and so the Laser Lite 2 comes with a ‘Slope on/off’ button so you can instantly see what a difference the topography makes to your actual distance – a very handy feature and one easily accessed with a simple push of a dedicated button.

This range finding device also has a vibrate function that kicks in once the range is determined so you get a nice tactile notification as well as being able to see the range through the viewer. It’s all quite lightweight too, coming in at just over 150 grams so you’re not going to get fatigued with continual use of it. One final thing to note – It’s water resistant to IPX4 and so is OK for light rain. Any heavier and you’re going to have problems but chances are, you’re already on your way to the 19th hole by that point! RRP £129.99

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