Callaway Rangefinder Reviews
Taking the guesswork out of golf!
Digi Caddie has undertaken extensive reviews
on all the top selling rangefinders.On this page we review the popular Callaway range of rangefinders.
The Callaway range of Laser Rangefinders by Nikon offer a certain feeling of reassurance. Designed for and backed by golfers from one of the leading rangefinder manufacturers in the world. The best of both worlds.
Callaway LR1200 Tournament Rangefinder.
Price: $499.99
Range: 1200 Yards
Magnification: 7 X
Accuracy: To within 0.5 yards for distances ranging from 22 - 550 yards
Outside of this range the accuracy is to within 1 yard
The Callaway LR1200 is the most popular of the Callaway range with its incredible accuracy within the range that it would be used on a golf course - exactly what it was designed for.
Pros:
- Conforms to R&A and USGA rules - naturally coming from Callaway - and is allowed wherever local rules permit.
- Distances are given in either yards or meters.
- Uses what they call first target priority. Translated this means that it will pick up the closer target and give you an accurate reading. For example a pin in front of trees.
- Gives multiple distance readings. Simply depress and hold the button for up to 20 seconds whilst you take readings from a variety of objects.
- Three volt lithium battery is good for up to 10,000 depressions.
- Clear LCD display with back light.
- The eyepiece is set high in the rangefinder making it comfortable to use.
- Easy to aim and shoot.
- Waterproof.
- Only the price and then only because of what it is competing with.
The Callaway LR1200 is a comfortable user friendly rangefinder that does everything that is required of it. Designed specifically with golfers in mind you should be happy with your purchase.
Find out more about the Callaway LR1200 Tour Edition Rangefinder.
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LR800 High Performance RangefinderPrice: $429.95
Range: 800 Yards
Magnification: 6 X
Accuracy: To within 0.5 yards for distances up to 400 yards. Beyond this range the accuracy is to within 1 yard.
The Callaway LR800 is the baby brother of the bigger LR1200 and other than the slightly smaller magnification and shorter range does exactly the same job as its bigger counterpart.
Pros:
- Conforms to R&A and USGA rules - naturally coming from Callaway - and is allowed wherever local rules permit.
- Distances are given in either yards or meters.
- Uses what they call first target priority. Translated this means that it will pick up the closer target and give you an accurate reading. For example a pin in front of trees.
- Gives multiple distance readings. Simply depress and hold the button for up to 20 seconds whilst you take readings from a variety of objects.
- Three volt lithium battery is good for up to 10,000 depressions.
- Clear LCD display with back light.
- The eyepiece is set high in the rangefinder making it comfortable to use.
- Easy to aim and shoot.
- Waterproof.
- The shorter range. But still well within the distances needed on a golf course.
- Price because of competition.
A very good rangefinder from Nikon and Callaway designed for golfers by golfers with everything you will need in a rangefinder. 800 Yards is more than sufficient yardage and there is a bit a lot more change from $500.00 than there is from the bigger model.
Find out more about the Callaway LR800 High Performance Rangefinder.
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LR550 Laser RangefinderPrice: $299.95
Range: 550 Yards
Magnification: 6 X
Accuracy: To within 1 yard
The Callaway LR550 is a lightweight easy to handle rangefinder in a bright yellow color so its not going to get lost easily!
Pros:
- Uses what they call first target priority. Translated this means that it will pick up the closer target and give you an accurate reading. For example a pin in front of trees.
- Gives multiple distance readings. Simply depress and hold the button for up to 8 seconds whilst you take readings from a variety of objects.
- It has a high eyepiece for easy and comfortable use.
- Waterproof.
- Lightweight and easy to use.
- Unfortunately adverse weather conditions do negatively effect the display.
- The Callaway LR550 just feels and looks like the lower end of the market.
Whilst the price is more like what would expect the viewing quality lacks a little to our liking. Maybe we should have reviewed it before looking through some of the other rangefinders.
Find out more about the Callaway LR550 Laser Rangefinder.
Callaway LR550 Womens Laser Rangefinder
Price: $299.95
Range: 550 Yards
Magnification: 6 X
Accuracy: To within 1 yard
Touted on the Callaway website as a versatile Sports model the LR550W is designed with women in mind! It is exactly the same as the LR550 above but comes in a more sensible color (our opinion only).
Pros:
- Uses what they call first target priority. Translated this means that it will pick up the closer target and give you an accurate reading. For example a pin in front of trees.
- Gives multiple distance readings. Simply depress and hold the button for up to 8 seconds whilst you take readings from a variety of objects.
- It has a high eyepiece for easy and comfortable use.
- Waterproof.
- Lightweight and easy to use.
- Unfortunately adverse weather conditions do negatively effect the display.
- The Callaway LR550 just feels and looks like the lower end of the market.
Whilst the price is more like what would expect the viewing quality lacks a little to our liking. Maybe we should have reviewed it before looking through some of the other rangefinders.
Find out more about the Callaway LR550 Womens Laser Rangefinder.