Bushnell Rangefinder for Golf | Everything You Need to Know

A Bushnell Rangefinder is one of the most trusted pieces of golf gadgetry out there. We mean this quite literally, because by "out there", we mean on the golf course, and by "trusted", we mean it's a brand highly associated with the people who have the most at stake when trusting a golf laser rangefinder—golf pros.

As a testament to Bushnell Golf's product caliber, out of their 3 current golf rangefinders, even the lowest price point has about 70% of the exact features that the high-end model has. Which means, it all starts with a quality base model, and it's just beautiful upgrades from there.

In this article, we're giving you a 3-2-1—style insight into Bushnell rangfinders: the Tour V5, the Tour V5 Shift, and the Pro XE. We start out with the features all 3 have in common, then the top 2, and finally, what distinguishes the no. 1 Bushnell golf laser rangefinder. That way, you can eaisly determine which model best suits your needs and budget.

Bushnell Golf currently offers 3 golf laser rangefinders that, despite their price, provide top-shelf accuracy and features. These include:

• The Bushnell Tour V5 — $299.99
• The Bushnell Tour V5 Shift — $399.99
• The Bushnell Pro XE — $549.99

Each of these Bushnell golf laser rangefinders is packed with the lion's share of Bushnell's proprietary golf features, including:

• Target Confirmation — PinSeeker technology with JOLT in every Bushnell rangefinder gives you the confidence to know when you've hit the flag. You get double the confirmation with a visual flashing red ring and a vibrating pulse.
• BITE Magnetic Cart Mount — A Bushnell feature every golfer loves! Whether you're using a Bushnell Tour V5, Tour V5 Shift, or Pro XE, integrated BITE magnetic technology allows you to easily grab and reattach the rangefinder to the cart. Because golf tech should never slow you down before and after your shot!
• Tournament Legal — Most tournaments don't allow slope adjustment. Slope-Switch Technology lets you easily switch in and out of slope mode. The red crescent next to the switch shows that slope is disabled—on the Tour V5 Shift and the Pro XE Bushnell rangefinders. And no need to worry with the non-slope Tour V5.
• Advanced Magnification — Magnification, definition, and vivid color unite for a difference you’ll see in both your sightline and your handicap. The Tour V5 and Tour V5 Shift have 6x magnification, while the Pro XE has 7x magnification.
• Precision — Get the right number on every shot, whether you are lasering a tree, bunker or a flag, your Bushnell rangefinder is accurate to within 1 yard of your target.
• Powerful — The Tour V5 and Tour V5 Shift have a range of 400+ yards, while the Pro XE can range 500+ yards.
• All-Weather Tech — The Tour V5 and Tour V5 Shift are water resistant with a water rating of IPX4—protects water from splashes, no matter the direction. The Bushnell Pro XE golf laser rangefinder is waterproof with a rating of IPX7—withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes and splashes, rain, and snow.
• Convenience — Bushnell laser rangefinders work right out of the box—no downloads, setups, or fees.
• Heritage — Bushnell Golf was the first to introduce lasers to the golf market in 1995, and over 98.1% of the PGA Tour choose to use and trust their Bushnell laser to prepare week in and week out on Tour.

In addition to all the notable golf features listed above, the top rangefinders in the Bushnell rangefinder lineup offer a slope option.

Get tour-trusted slope technology in both the Bushnell Tour V5 and the Pro XE. With an enhanced slope algorithm, these laser rangefinders provide you with even more precise tour-trusted compensated distances to account for the hole’s incline/decline.

Actual distance + slope = the true plays like distance that you want to really dial in on your target.

Plus, Slope-Switch Technology lets you easily switch your Tour V5 Shift or Pro XE in and out of Slope mode. Your Bushnell rangefinder is legal during tournament play when Slope is disabled and the red crescent is showing around your slope switch.

Why is this premium Bushnell rangefinder the best? Because, in addition to all the remarkable features that have been discussed so far in this article, the Pro XE takes slope compensation next-level.

The "E" in the Bushnell Pro XE stands for the Elements feature, which enhances an already excellent slope technology. Not only does it factor in incline and decline, this worldly golf device considers temperature and elevation above sea level (Barometric pressure) to calculate even more precise distances.

Get on the golf course in the morning among mountains or in the evening in a tropical paradise—play anywhere, anytime, and dial into the clubs you need with confidence.

The Bushnell Pro XE is perfect for the golfer that travesl and gets to play on different courses. The pros love it, and so will you!