Leupold GX-II Golf Rangefinder Overview
I have just checked out the Leupold GX-II rangefinder. As far as I know, it is the only golf range finder to provide accurate ranging information that matches your personal striking distances by taking into account the slope of the shot and the current atmospheric conditions.
Leupold History
You are probably familiar with Bushnell rangefinders, but did you know that Leupold was founded in 1907? Since 1947 the company entered the sports optics business, after learning some important lessons manufacturing optics for the military in World War II.
Leupold’s presence in the hunting and shooting market expanded, and finally dominates, with innovative optics and features that are now legendary among golfers, hunters, shooters, and outdoors enthusiasts.
The Innovative Leupold GX-II Golf Rangefinder
Boo Weekley declared that he believes the Leupold is the best golf rangefinder available. Many more golfers are also changing from Callaway or Bushnell over to the Leupold GX-II rangefinder. Let’s find out why:
Pin Hunter Technology
Some popular rangefinders have trouble ranging a pin or fluttering flag from over 300 yards away – but it’s not a problem for the GX golf rangefinder from Leupold. Every GX Golf Rangefinder has been precisely calibrated to fire a laser beam exactly at the target in the crosshairs.
The proprietary beam geometry improves laser returns from the pin and the advanced GX ii software accurately separates those returns from objects in the background. This way you can be sure the results you receive from the GX are the most precise available from any golf rangefinder on the market.
TGR Technology
The True Golf Range feature uses sophisticated, algorithmic based software, in addition to temperature and altitude inputs, to tell you exactly how for you should play a shot.
Taking the TGR function a step further, the Club Selector automatically recommends the appropriate club for each shot, even indicating when the distance falls between clubs. Simply input the striking distance for 3 specific clubs and the GX-II will do the rest.
For example, when you have to play an approach shot to a green that is lower than the fairway, the Leupold rangefinder works out how far the green is horizontally and how far it is following the slope down to the green. The GX-II determines what club you should use to break through a horizontal line above the green from your position on the fairway so that the ball continues downwards to fall at the pin at the exact distance along the ground.
Scan Mode
The GX rangefinder has a scan mode when you want multiple readings in one quick sweep. Just hold down the power button and the display will continuously update with accurate line-of-site measurements. This is useful when surveying your tee shot when there are bunkers and / or water hazards along the fairway so that you can determine where you want to lay up the ball.
Other Features
The Leupold GX-II rangefinder is very compact at only 4 in x 2.75 in x 1.5 in and weighs only 6.8 oz. It is also legendary for its ruggedness, weatherproofing, and scratch resistance.
Summary
I am seeing more and more golfers changing over to Leupold from the other popular rangefinders. The price may be on the high side, but the range of features is impressive. Things like the ability to take into consideration temperature and altitude are very important for accurately selecting the right club because the golf ball is affected by temperature and altitude.
I don’t know about you, but I am impressed, especially with the club selector feature. Take a closer look at the Leupold GX-II range finder today – even if you don’t need one, I am sure you know a golfer or loved one who would love one as a gift.
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