The ifrothgolf review
A hybrid laser rangefinder with a built-in colour GPS touchscreen, the first device to properly combine both in one unit.
What's great
As a piece of hardware it is superb. The laser is fast and accurate to within half a yard, the flag lock is near instant, and the AMOLED touchscreen is bright enough to read in full sun. Golf Monthly called it the best combination of rangefinder and GPS they had tested, and National Club Golfer praised how well it combines the best of both worlds. Having front, middle and back GPS numbers right next to your laser reading means you can sanity-check every yardage, and the triangulation mode for measuring doglegs is a clever extra. Battery life of four to five rounds is solid for everything it is doing.
Worth knowing
The app is poor, with a clunky interface and limited data, so treat the device as self-contained. The touchscreen can be fiddly with a glove on. £499 RRP is a big ask for an emerging brand, so wait for the frequent voucher discounts before buying. Long-term software support is an unknown compared with Bushnell or Garmin.
The verdict
The most feature-packed rangefinder you can buy, and brilliant as long as you never open the app.
