Watch or rangefinder?

More players than ever find precise measurements appealing – and we think this is great! Knowing exactly how far you have to hit gives you sense of security, generates better shots and speeds up play. But then this raises the big question: should you get a rangefinder or a watch?

WATCH

We usually recommend a watch to most golfers. It’s easy to wear on your wrist, it’s quick to check and makes it easy to select the right club. You can easily see the distance to the front edge, back edge and middle of the green or how far you need to hit to clear that pesky water hazard. You can also get an overview of the green, a brilliant feature that you won’t get in a rangefinder.

Measurements are not as precise as with a rangefinder, but are certainly good enough for most golfers. You can also enter your score straight into your watch and most watches have a built-in step counter.

RANGEFINDERS

Rangefinders give more precise measurements than watches and are ideal for anyone who wants to find the exact distance to anything. You can choose whichever tree, rock or flag you want to aim at – ideal when you’re chasing that birdie on a dogleg. But make sure you keep your hand steady – that can be a factor to take into consideration when you’re trying to choose between a watch and a rangefinder.

It takes a little longer to line up the rangefinder than just raise your wrist, but it is more precise.

How to look after your technology

Store your technology correctly. Room temperature is the golden rule here. You wouldn’t keep your mobile phone in an ice-cold store room in winter, or in a hot car boot in July, would you? So don’t expose your watch or rangefinder to such extremes either.

Played in the rain? After a rainy round, we recommend you dry off your watch or rangefinder and then leave it to dry at room temperature to avoid any moisture seeping through the cover and misting up the lens/screen.

Extra battery for the rangefinder? Your battery should last a long time, but it’s no fun when it dies on the seventeenth fairway and you’re about to set up a birdie. It’s worth keeping an extra battery in your bag so you can replace it at that crucial moment.

Use the rangefinder’s case. As mentioned earlier, your new rangefinder contains electronics that need to be treated with a little care, so make it a habit to use the case when not in use. This also reduces the risk of it getting scratched or marked.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our customer services on [email protected] or 019 20 95 00.

Fanny Persdotter