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The Basics
Laser
GPS
Cost
$179 - $400+
$249 - $429+
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LASER
Laser rangefinders make point-to-point distance measurements by transmitting pulses of light at a target. An internal processor calculates distance by measuring the round trip travel time of the pulses. The technology has been used since the 1950’s, and is used when fast, accurate measurement is necessary.
GPS
GPS receivers estimate location using a network of 24 satellites in orbit around the Earth. These satellites transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to estimate the user’s location.
That’s why you will always be a high handicapper, mid hcpper.
Yup, Laser is better, if you have line of sight. What do you guys do when you have a blind shot, or have obstructions that don’t allow you to bounce your beam off anything close to your target? Walk around until you get a reading, and then pace off the difference? Get the slide rule out. Oh, maybe you guys never have shots where you can’t see your target. BTW, who cares what the pros use? The game they’re playing is entirely different than the one we play. Anyone out there claiming to have consistent distance control to within 3 feet? Liar. GPS is accurate enough for the average player, and is much MUCH easier to use. It also can show you 5 – 10 distances all at once with a glance at the screen. Try picking out the back side of a bunker that slopes away from you with a rangefinder.