Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Comparing Bushnell Pro X2 versus Bushnell Tour V4 Shift Golf Laser Rangefinder, What's the Difference?

The Bushnell Pro X2 and Bushnell Tour V4 Shift Golf Laser Rangefinders have been redesigned with new Slope-Switch technology that allows you to easily toggle in and out of Slope Compensation with a simple switch on the side of the rangefinder (no more having to go into the menus!), so they conform to USGA 14-3/.05 rules for Tournament play.
 
PinSeeker with JOLT technology on Bushnell golf laser rangefinders
PinSeeker with JOLT technology
Both the Bushnell Pro X2 and Bushnell Tour V4 Shift Golf Laser Rangefinders feature PinSeeker with JOLT technology that provides short vibrating pulses to let you know that the laser has locked onto the flag.  Both rangefinders provide actual yardage and adjusted yardage for slopes (based on the degree of the incline or decline).

The Bushnell Pro X2 is the higher-end model over the Tour V4 Shift and offers better range and more accuracy.  The Bushnell Pro X2 is accurate to 1/2 yard whereas the Tour V4 Shift is accurate to 1 yard.  The Pro X2 offers range from 5 to 1300 yards (450 to flags) whereas the Tour V4 Shift offers a shorter range from 5 to 1000 yards (400 to flags).

Slope Compensation on Bushnell golf laser rangefinders
Slope Compensation
Optics are also better on the Bushnell Pro X2 with 6x magnification compared to the Tour V4 Shift’s 5x magnification. Both rangefinders use multi-coated optics for clear images, but the Bushnell Pro X2 Rangefinder also offers Dual Display technology which the Tour V4 Shift does not have.  This Dual Display allows you to toggle between a bright red vivid or sharp black display based on lighting conditions.

Both the Bushnell Pro X2 and Bushnell Tour V4 Shift Laser Rangefinders offer fast focusing, but the Pro X2 also utilizes ESP 2 (2nd generation of Extreme Speed Precision).

Compact design of Bushnell golf laser rangefinders fits nicely in the palm of your hand
Compact design
The housing on the Bushnell Pro X2 is also better than the Tour V4 Shift Rangefinder making it fully waterproof (IPX7) which the Tour V4 Shift is not.

Both the Bushnell Pro X2 and Tour V4 Shift Laser Rangefinders are easy to use and a compact design that fits easily into the palm of your hand.  Both rangefinders are powered by a 3-volt lithium CR2 battery (included) and utilize a Class 1 Laser.  Both rangefinders come with a convenient carry case and a 2-year limited warranty.





Let’s take a look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Bushnell Pro X2 versus Bushnell Tour V4 laid out in the easy-to-read comparison table and bullet-points below to help you decide on which is the best golf laser rangefinder for you:


Main DIFFERENCES between Bushnell Pro X2 versus Bushnell Tour V4 Shift Golf Laser Rangefinders:


BUSHNELL PRO X2
BUSHNELL TOUR 4V SHIFT
Differences
PRICE
Retails online at around
$125 MORE than the
Tour V4 Shift
Retails online at around
$125 LESS than the
Pro X2
MODEL NO.
PRO x2
TOUR V4 SHIFT
MAGNIFY x OBJECT LENS
6x 
21mm
5x 
20mm
OPTICAL COATINGS
Fully multi-coated
Multi-coated
DISPLAY
Dual Display – toggle between bright red vivid or sharp black based on lighting conditions
LCD
ESP 2
Yes, 2nd generation
(Extreme Speed Precision)
No
ACCURACY
1/2 yard
1 yard
RANGE
5 – 1,300 yards
5 – 1,000 yards
RANGE TO FLAG
450 yards
400 yards
EYE RELIEF
16 mm
21 mm
EXIT PUPIL
3.5 mm
4.8 mm
FIELD OF VIEW
393 ft @ 1000 yards
367 ft @ 1000 yards
BUILD
Rubber-armored metal housing, Stable grip technology
Stable grip technology
WATERPROOF
Fully waterproof IPX7
No
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  3” x 1.5” x 4”
Approx.  3.11” x 1.57” x 4”
WEIGHT
Approx.  8 oz
Approx.  5.6 oz




In addition to the above features, the Bushnell Pro X2 and Bushnell Tour V4 Shift Golf Laser Rangefinders BOTH offer:

·         Fast focus system
·         Provides actual yardage & adjusted yardage
·         Slope Compensation:  calculates & adjusts yardage given based on degree of incline/decline
·         Slope Switch:  switch on side of rangefinder to switch Slope Compensation on or off
·         Legal for Tournament play
·         PinSeeker with JOLT technology:  rangefinder vibrates when locked onto flag
·         Laser:  Class 1 laser with Power output:  <0.5mW average
·         Battery:  1x CR2 (3 volt lithium) included
·         Carry case included
·         Compact design
·         Warranty:  2-year limited



Summary:

The Bushnell laser rangefinders are quality golf rangefinders favored by the pros – in fact Bushnell claim to be the undisputed No.1 Laser Rangefinder in professional golf and claim that more than 97% of PGA Tour pros use them!

If you’re serious about golf and want the best then opt for the Bushnell Pro X2 – its additional features are well worth the extra money.  However, for many people the Tour V4 Shift would be more than adequate for your needs and if you don’t feel you would benefit from the extra features of the Pro X2, then opting for the Tour V4 Shift would save you some hard-earned $$s!




*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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