TecTecTec VPRO500 Golf Rangefinder Review

The VPRO500 by TecTecTec is an inexpensive and accurate golf laser rangefinder that is perfect for a golfer in need of a budget friendly option. In first target priority mode it estimates and displays the distance to the closest object, which is helpful if you want to measure the distance to a flagstick but there are trees in the background. Choose distant target priority mode when you want to calculate the distance to the furthest subject, which can be useful when you want to measure the distance to a target though the woods. Finally select pro-scan mode if you want to measure the distance to hazards.

Features Highlight

• Pinsensor technology – Delivers quick measurement with one yard accuracy, and precisely measures overlapping objects
• Laser Rangefinder – Range of measurement is approximately 540 yards with continuous scan modes
• Water resistant
• Dust resistant
• Portable and lightweight – Measures 41 x 72 x 104
• Through the lens display – Ultra clear, multi-layered premium optics for an easy read
• Distance and battery meter
• Lanyard and case – Complete package includes 1 CR2 battery, carrying pouch, strap, quick start guide and microfiber cleaning cloth
• 1 year warranty – Includes the TecTecTec Happy Customer Guarantee
• State-of-the-art digital circuit design
• More advanced optical system in both reliability and lens quality

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Best Things About The TecTecTec VPRO500 Golf Rangefinder

• Superb for measuring wooded areas, hazards, and golf flags
• Lightweight enough to carry while golfing
• Better shot selection will bring your score down and improve your game
• Can be used as a premier spotting monocular – Leave your binoculars at home!
• Has 6X magnification and +/- 1 yard accuracy
• Simple fingertip operation
• Directions are very clear
• Through the lens distance display
• Measures distance over sand traps and to the 150 for a layup
• Fits perfectly into golf bag for storage
• Makes it easy to read yardage
• Finds hazards and pins extremely well
• Low power usage
• The manufacturer is very helpful and interested in feedback
• Compares favorably to a Bushnell or a Leupold and is much less expensive
• Legal for tournament play – As opposed to the VPROS, which has slope
• Case can be attached to your belt
• Font size is large
• Also useful for archery
• Can be used on the driving range
• Works just as well as much more expensive range finders
• Customer service is very good
• Perfect for giving ranges from the fairway bunker to the tee, for giving ranges to the flag stick, or for clearing a water hazard
• Its sharp focus is appreciated, as is its ability to “dial in”
• Works quickly; returns the yardage practically instantaneously
• The 6X magnification is better than Bushnell
• Shoots through the windshield and is perfect for cold days
• The sweep function is very good
• Unit shuts off automatically
• Well crafted and sleek

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Our Complaints

• CR2 cell battery is not rechargeable
• Some people find it unsteady
• Battery installation can sometimes take both hands plus a pocketknife blade to depress the contact
• Only water resistant, not waterproof

TecTecTec VPRO500 Golf Rangefinder Is Good For:

• Driving ranges that don’t have distance charts for their flags
• Replacing GPS on the golf course
• Use while standing, not as steady in the cart with a passenger
• Any golfer who wants to improve his scores
• Pin mode works best if the flag is red or white – Blue flag’s a little harder especially if you have trees in the background
• Difficult to determine distances over unique terrain

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It’s Not Good For:

• Very windy days – Hard to keep it steady
• The user manual has some egregious typos
• No stability control
• Darker days. hard to see in the cart because it is black

Final Thoughts

Golfers, if you use the distance finder on the TecTecTec Laser Range Finder, you’ll never have to guess again how far away you are from the green or a hazard. In addition, this is the product that will most likely help you to take 3 or 4 shots off your next round. Knowing you have the right yardage makes it much easier to choose the right club. Make sure you keep the power button pushed in order to get continuous target reading. All in all, this is fantastic rangefinder at a very economical price.