A First Look at the Golf Rangefinders (from the PGA Show) We’ll Be Recommending in 2026
The 2026 PGA Show wasn’t about small upgrades—it was about real breakthroughs. From smarter mid-range lasers to fully connected rangefinder ecosystems, this year’s rangefinder tech genuinely changes how golfers get yardages.
Another year, another mind-blowing PGA Show.
If you thought 2025 was impressive, buckle up. 2026 is going to be absolutely epic!
The innovation happening right now in golf technology is borderline absurd. I’m talking features that redefine what these devices can actually do.
We can’t cover everything. There’s simply too much happening. Way too much! But we’re bringing you the absolute highlights. The stuff that made us stop mid-aisle and say, “Holy sh*t, this changes everything.”
This year felt different. Less incremental updates, more legitimate breakthroughs. Companies aren’t just improving specs anymore, they’re rethinking what’s possible.
The competition is fierce, and that’s phenomenal news for golfers. Better tech. Lower prices. More options.
Here’s what stood out in Orlando in the golf rangefinder category.
Bushnell’s Mid-Range Rangefinder Gets Even Smarter with New Tour V7 Shift
Bushnell’s best-selling Tour V-series evolves with the Tour V7 Shift ($399.99), bringing three key upgrades to an already proven platform. The new dual-color OLED display now shows the slope-adjusted “plays-like” distance in bright green with actual yardage in red above it, making it instantly clear which number matters most. Yardage Range Recall lets you retrieve your last measurement even after moving to a different spot on the hole. Most notably, the V7 becomes LINK-Enabled, pairing with Bushnell or Foresight launch monitor data to deliver personalized club recommendations, a feature previously exclusive to the flagship Pro X3+. You still get everything that made the V-series great: PinSeeker with Visual JOLT, BITE magnetic mount, 500-plus yard range, 6x magnification, and IPX6 weather resistance. Bushnell also brought back their iconic orange-and-black color scheme, creating one of the sharpest-looking rangefinders on the market.
Mileseey Golf Introduces Most Innovative Rangefinder Tech Yet
Mileseey is rewriting the rangefinder playbook with first-ever features like standalone GPS built directly into their devices (no app pairing required), a mode that lets you measure in feet so that you can actually use your rangefinder to measure putt distances on the green, triangulation so that you can get the distance from your ball to the pin even if you’re nowhere near the ball, and a host of other specs that have never been seen in a rangefinder product before. On top of that, these lasers are as fast as anything out there, measuring distances in as little as 0.1 seconds. I’m telling you, you’re going to start hearing a lot about Mileseey. They are legitimately pushing the rangefinder envelope.
Blue Tees Captain Pro and Captain Air: Connected Rangefinders Join the Ecosystem
Blue Tees rolled out two new rangefinders, the Captain Pro and Captain Air, that integrate seamlessly into their expanding and now connected ecosystem. These lasers pair with other Blue Tees devices, like the new Rainmaker launch monitor and Player Pro speaker, creating a network where your gear actually talks to each other. The standout feature is personalized club recommendations based on your launch monitor data delivered directly into your rangefinder viewfinder. It’s the same concept companies like Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, and FlightScope introduced with their premium products, but Blue Tees is bringing it to a more accessible price point.
Par Breaker Yard Sync Rangefinders Part of Larger New Golf Tech Ecosystem
Par Breaker’s Yard Sync rangefinders lineup (L10, L20, and L30, priced $169.99 to $269.99) are the latest devices to bring connected ecosystem features at an affordable price. These compact lasers sync with the Swing Pulse X10 launch monitor to display personalized club recommendations directly in the viewfinder, similar to what other companies have introduced, but at a fraction of the cost. Optics are crystal clear, while slope functionality comes standard across the range. Bluetooth connectivity enables future software updates, and the form factor appeals to golfers who prefer sleeker designs over bulkier traditional rangefinders.
About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen
Marc Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.