Range Finder Magnet Hack

[bhj83]

I bought some of these little magnets for another purpose and realized that I could just stick a couple to the back of my ranger finder to stick it to my cart. I used to have one of those straps that you can buy for $20+ but found it wasn't strong enough for big bumps in the cart and didn't want to risk my range finder falling (again). I haven't tested thoroughly but two of these are way stronger than those straps so far. Anyone else done this? DIYMAG Strong Neodymium bar Magnets with Double-Sided Adhesive, Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet - 60 x 10 x 3 mm, Pack of 16: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

[trav]

What do I do with the other 14 magnets?

[sethdavidsdad]

nice

[bhj83]

 

They obviously have smaller packs on Amazon. Just sharing the ones I used.

[Shushwap]

You use those for your clubs... just hang them all over the cart lol

[jmkenn0]

I had a similar setup, but I don't have a personal cart, so I ended up leaving my rangefinder stuck on carts 50% of the time! would definitely do it if I played at a place with private carts.

[pgetzen]

I have a Precision Pro NX9 with built in magnet, but have been thinking about putting something like this on my Clicgear to make it easy to get to the rangefinder during the round.

[larryd3]

Did you just use the adhesive that comes on the magnets or did you add some glue also? I'd be concerned about the magnets letting lose from the range finder, especially after pulling the rangefinder from the cart a bunch of times.

[bhj83]

I've just used the double sided tape that came with the magnets. So far so good. I do check it periodically to make sure it isn't separating. I also slide the range finder off instead of pulling. These two magnets are quite strong and it is easier to slide it forward or backward to get it off.

[larryd3]

Thanks very much Appreciate the info

[Newgs]

Great idea and great Chiefs sticker! I wanna know where that came from!!!!

[bhj83]

Charlie Hustle: https://www.charliehustle.com/products/kansas-city-football-world-champs-liv-sticker

[Newgs]

Thanks!

[cristphoto]

When I worked in a pro shop for a couple years after retirement I was surprised how many rangefinders would be turned in. (Makes me wonder how many weren't). This is why I factor "pocketability" into the equation when I purchase a rangefinder. A couple years ago I got a Nikon Coolshot which was very small and slid right in my pocket. No chance of losing. Unfortunately that rangefinder was slow locking on after about 175 yards. So I exchanged it for the Bushnell V4. Works great, still small, and after a few months I gave it to my wife and got a second V4 (with Shift) for myself. Don't even realize its there when playing. Plus I'm sure Bushnell has thought this out but I'm skeptical of having powerful magnets next to delicate electronics. Can't help but wonder what the long-term effect is on the unit.

[bhj83]

I don't know for sure...but Bushnell does sell a Phantom GPS unit that has a magnet built in. Not sure why they don't for rangefinders.

[cardoustie]

I leave mine in my bag and pull out to use

so many guys I know leave their rangefinders behind stuck on cart posts and in front wells

[bhj83]

Yep, I left my Tour V2 in a cart one time and that was all it took for me to never forget mine again. Having my own cart helps now but even when I play somewhere other than my home cart I have PTSD from forgetting that rangefinder and I check to make sure I have everything and count my 14 clubs before I leave the course haha. Turns out I really needed a new rangefinder anyways because I discovered that V2 had TERRIBLE battery life compared to the newer models.