Category: Laser Rangefinder with Slope Reviews

Laser Link continues to adopt the more standard rangefinder form factor with their second non-pistol shaped rangefinder. While that wasn't surprising, we were surprised to see the release of a rangefinder that provides slope-adjusted yardage displays, and keeping the with 6x magnification, +/- 0.5 yard accuracy, and the ability to scan across multiple targets for distances (reflective prism not required on flagsticks) of it's brother, the Laser Link XL1000. Now the question is whether a lower-powered device will be able to compete in the crowded rangefinder market. At least price won't be a hurdle... Read more details on the Laser Link SLOPE. Retail price: $199.00 Amazon.com: Check price now

Bushnell, one of the last laser manufacturers to still offer a horizontal form-factor, makes the switch to all vertical offerings with their new Bushnell Pro X2. The Pro X2 offers all the features of their most recent prior top-end devices, including 6x magnification, the ability to toggle between vivid red and green text and images in the display, and slope-compensated distance readings when needed, though now available at the flip of a switch. There is JOLT (vibrations) when you lock onto a pin, range now up to 1,300 yards, and accuracy down to 1/2 increments. There isn't much more a player could want, really. Read on for more about the Bushnell Pro X2. Retail: $499.99 Availability: Discontinued. Replaced by the Bushnell Pro XE Amazon.com: Check price now

Bushnell makes a slight shift (literally) with the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift, offering a small update from the prior generation Bushnell Tour V4 Slope. The Bushnell Tour V4 Shift allows for the player to quickly toggle between distance readings with slope compensated distances using a hard switch (versus having to navigate software menus), and the USGA-conforming mode of providing line-of-sight distances only. Other that that, all features remain the same as on the Bushnell Tour V4 Slope. Read on for more about the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift. Retail: $399.99 Amazon.com: Check price now

Leupold no longer has to have a separate clip-on faceplate to enable slope-adjusted distance readings in order to abide by the USGA Rules. With a rule update, as long as the DMD (that would be 'Distance Measuring Device') has the ability to turn off the ability to provide slope and/or slope-compensated distance readings, the player can use the devices for tournament play. Where permitted, of course. Tack on to that 6x magnification in a lightweight device that, for Leupold, provides the same slope information for less than their GX-4i², and you're ready to go. Read on for more about the Leupold GX-2² Retail: $429.99 (but more commonly found under $340) Edwin Watts: Check price now

The Nikon COOLSHOT 40i was released concurrently with the Nikon COOLSHOT 40, and is the latest top-of-the-line golf laser rangefinder, including slope adjusted distances. The COOLSHOT 40i offers a different color scheme than the 40, a darker color (maybe to imply that you are receiving, ahem, assistance?), 6x magnification and scanning for up to 8 seconds. Distance accuracy is an excellent 0.5 yard and range up to 650 yards, and the device is rainproof too. If you are looking for Nikon optics plus slope adjusted distances, here it is. Read more about the Nikon COOLSHOT 40i. Retail price: $399.99 Amazon.com: Check price now