Equipment
New Bushnell rangefinder sighted!
Serious golfers are always looking for ways to fit more golf into their schedules. Many times, that means hitting the course before sunrise, or near sunset. New rangefinders from Bushnell, the Pro 1M series, can be an asset to those kind of players, helping them zero in on targets in low light conditions.
But it’s not only golf addicts that will benefit from the Pro 1M Series – golfers of all levels will appreciate the rangefinder’s Vivid Display Technology (VDT), which provides improved resolution and sharper, clearer views, whether you’re focusing on a distant flag or the cart girl two fairways over. VDT does this by improving light transmission, providing extra brightness in the display. It also provides four adjustable brightness options, which allows users to personalize the level of brightness in the display.
“The brightness and quality of the display is amazing,” said John Novosel, a Bushnell representative. “It’s like HD … the numbers seem have a raised effect. They really pop off the screen.”
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The Pro 1M series replaces Bushnell’s Pro 1600 series, and will be available in both Tournament and Slope editions. It features the same 7x magnification of the 1600 series, but has an improved range — 5 yards to 1 mile. It also offers faster readings, and even tighter accuracy tolerances. Bushnell advertises the Pro 1M as being accurate to +/- 1 yard, but according to Novosel, it is actually closer to +/- 0.5 yards.
The Pro 1M rangefinders also offer improved battery life over their predecessor, which Bushnell says boosts acquisitions by 35 percent.
“For a serious golfer, that means 1-2 batteries per year,” Novosel said.
The battery compartment is also different than the 1600 series. The rangefinder uses a 3-volt battery, instead of a 9-volt, and is designed with a Posi-Thread battery door. The door screws on and off, much like the battery compartment on Bushnell’s V2 series rangefinders.
The rangefinders will be available Feb. 1. The Tournament model will retail for $499.95, and the Slope model will retail for $599.95. Both models include a 3-volt lithium battery and carrying case. Look for the PRO 1M rangefinders to be in the hands of PGA Tour players beginning in late January.
Click the link to view a PDF about the key features of the Pro 1M series.
Caring for a Bushnell: Like most high-end electronics, only high quality replacement batteries should be used with Bushnell rangefinders. According to Novosel, using low quality replacement batteries in a Bushnell rangefinder could cause corrosion within the unit.
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Whats in the Bag
Peter Kuest WITB 2024 (May)
- Peter Kuest what’s in the bag accurate as of CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 85 6.5
Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-MID 10, 56-MID 10, 60-FULL 9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Peter Kuest’s clubs here.
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Kelly Kraft WITB 2024 (May)
- Kelly Kraft’s what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali White 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy Blue
Irons: Srixon ZX U Mk II (23 degrees), Callaway X Forged Star (5-PW)
Shaft: Project X IO 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
Grip: Odyssey Garsen Quad Tour
Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kraft’s equipment here.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/6/24): Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
From the seller: (@BWillis): “Scotty super rat concept 1 gss insert 35”, pulled from tour van at St. Jude’s in 2014 only carpet rolled. $7000 obo PayPal g&s, open to offers can send more pics.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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