GPS & Rangefinder Eliminations/Recommendations

**KristianJ** · 3rd May 2014 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by titleist

Anyone else having problems with battery on their V2?I've gone thru a few since I've had mine.

I think this is halfway through the 3rd month of having mine, and I haven't changed the battery yet. That said, I don't know what the general life of them is supposed to be.

**Dangals** · 3rd May 2014 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by titleist

Anyone else having problems with battery on their V2?
I've gone thru a few since I've had mine.

Yeah I have noticed it is chewing the battery quicker than previously.

**mrbluu** · 3rd May 2014 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Dangals

Yeah I have noticed it is chewing the battery quicker than previously.

My battery was lasting about 4-6months, but i laser everything including chips.

I just got rechargeable ones, so that should sort out all the issues.

**goonie** · 3rd May 2014 09:15 PM

I've had my sureshot for around 2 years, maybe more, and haven't changed a battery yet.

**Captain Nemo** · 3rd May 2014 09:15 PM

Chips?
From the 9th green to the 1/2 house?

**WBennett** · 13th May 2014 10:21 PM

My V2 died on the weekend. Less than six months old.

I am hoping its the battery....

**Peppas** · 13th May 2014 10:27 PM

Did you try changing the battery?

**Daves** · 14th May 2014 07:27 AM

My Leupold GX 3 has averaged better than 18 months between batteries, and I play ever other day. The Bushnells seem to chew batteries in comparison.

**WBennett** · 14th May 2014 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Peppas

Did you try changing the battery?

Got to get a new one

**PeteyD** · 14th May 2014 07:31 AM

The V2s just die when the battery goes flat. It is scary the first time it happens.

**WBennett** · 14th May 2014 08:25 AM

Thanks Petey

Just ordered a few so I can have a spare in the bag.

**Peppas** · 14th May 2014 08:47 AM

I think my next rangey, if I ever get one, will be a Leupold. I sold my GX-4 and got the V3 but my impression is that the Leupold components were way better. Clearer readout, better optics, etc. Jolt on the V3 however is good...

**talbo** · 14th May 2014 09:16 AM

Try the Z6 Jolt. No problem at all reading the display on it. Never tried a Leupold though!

**Scifisicko** · 14th May 2014 09:31 AM

I have the z6. The display on the Leupold is significantly bolder and brighter. That said no problem reading the z6, but i would rather the Leupold.

**goonie** · 14th May 2014 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by goonie

I've had my sureshot for around 2 years, maybe more, and haven't changed a battery yet.

Battery just died on the weekend

**mrbluu** · 14th May 2014 09:35 AM

Rechargeable batteries are the answer.

**3Puttpete** · 14th May 2014 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by mrbluu

Rechargeable batteries are the answer.

+1

**goonie** · 14th May 2014 09:38 AM

Anyone used a CR2 from Jaycar? $4.95

**mrbluu** · 14th May 2014 10:20 AM

I bought these a little while back. Seem good.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...876298&alt=web

**FuzzyJuzzy** · 14th May 2014 10:34 AM

The best one of these I've owned was the Bushnell Hybrid GPS Laser - picked it up a little over a year ago (or so) from GCO for $429. Was freaking awesome…then I accidentally left it near the putting green at my course - realised I didn't have it on me about 5 mins later when I reached my tee shot on the opening hole, bolted back and some low-down bastard had already stolen it. And no-one ever handed it in…arseholes are everywhere, it seems. Was pretty shitty, but didn't want to fork out $400+ for another one, so just settled for the Bushnell NEO GPS. Does the trick…on a budget

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Interesting debate about whether a standalone laser or standalone GPS is more beneficial. I like that a GPS give you front/back/centre green distances at a glance, which is usually enough info for me. But having a laser to laser carries over hazards/bunkers or to the corner of doglegs etc is pretty damn handy too. Damn, wish I still had my Bushy Hybrid

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**Godscountry** · 17th May 2014 09:37 AM

For those looking for a GPS, I noticed a JBHIFI catalogue this week which had the Garmin G3 for about $120. I got one last year and it seems to go alright. Rechargable batteries aa are necessary though

**3Puttpete** · 17th May 2014 09:45 AM

Even better online. Not sure about shipping.

http://mobile.jbhifi.com.au/car-soun...gps-sku-75620/

**backintheswing** · 17th May 2014 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Godscountry

For those looking for a GPS, I noticed a JBHIFI catalogue this week which had the Garmin G3 for about $120. I got one last year and it seems to go alright. Rechargable batteries aa are necessary though

These are the ones dick smith were running out last year for $20. I have one at home, but they are pretty crap.

**3Puttpete** · 17th May 2014 10:56 AM

I've had one for about 18 months and can't fault it

**mrbluu** · 17th May 2014 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by backintheswing

These are the ones dick smith were running out last year for $20. I have one at home, but they are pretty crap.

They are ok, but just for the middle of the green measurements. The zoom feature gives false readings.

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