Best Budget Slope Rangefinder WoSports vs MG Golf

[Flyers99]

So I am a 10HC and have gravitated towards rangefinders vs GPS recently and loving it. I was given a hand me down MG Golf standard rangefinder that seems to work decent. A little tough to hit the flag and I usually click it a few times and may get a yard or two off on each click. Anyway, I am looking to try a slope rangefinder on a budget. I play <30 rounds a year and I see review after review of budget rangefinders within 2-3 yards of $300-$500 Bushnell's so I am not looking to spend a lot. Can anyone comment on these two rangefinders? The WoSports has many reviews and most seem positive. The MG Golf is a little more difficult to get a review but I am interested as the standard version I have is ok and I know the slope one has a vibrating lock feature which will benefit my shaky hands and multiple yardage readings. Not sure if I like the screen on the side of the MG golf but not a deal breaker. Looking for something easy to use, easy to lock onto the pin or object you are shooting and with good battery life. Thanks.

[jjschafe]

The thread linked below gives my full WoSports story/experience, but in summary: I did have to send one back (amazon free returns) that wasn't calculating slope correctly. After that I have been super happy with it. I can't imagine paying 2x for a "better" brand.https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1825870/wosports-rangefinder-deal

[brew4eagle]

Having tried a 'budget' rangefinder, I think this is one example where you do get what you pay for. I know Bushnell (and other brands) cost more partially due to their advertisement costs, but they also deliver a superior product in my opinion. And if you're after a laser it's almost certainly due to its accuracy/precision characteristics, so it's an area I personally won't be frugal with again. All that said, I'm back in the GPS camp.

[Guest]

I got the precision pro nx7 with slope..and will say I’m relatively disappointed. If you’re a Costco member the caddytek they have right now is cheaper and has a much more solid feel IMO

[swgolfer]

I will second the PP NX7, works beautifully and a great price, there is NO reason to overpay. Clearly a company like PP doesn't have all the marketing and Corporate baggage like a Bushnell which just raises the price to cover all that, Save yourself a $100 bill!

[mcounci2]

I've been using the Gogogo $80 blue rangefinder from Amazon. It's within a yard of a $500 Bushnell in my foursome. Bushnell guy sold his on ebay and bought a gogogo and a TS3

[phil75070]

I have had the CaddyTek rangefinder for a few years now. It has a slope option, is relatively inexpensive, $149 on Amazon, and has worked flawlessly for me.

[boogiehong]

I think the gogogo rangefinder is excellent for the price. I have used it for about 10 rounds and I try to get a comparison reading from someone with a different rangefinder, usually a Bushnell. It's close to about a yard or under from 200yd and in. I like that it uses AAA batteries which I have a ton of and it locks on quick with vibration and scope. It's $90 on Amazon

[thechief16]

I have had bad luck with MG rangefinder. Two units and for both the numbers quickly became very hard to read (not a battery issue). Their customer service was "meh" so after the second I just gave up and got a bushnell.

[Flyers99]

I might try the gogogo. For the price seems like worth a try and see how it goes.

[jjschafe]

I think you mean, you'll see how it gogogoes ?

[Flyers99]

I suppose you are correct. ?

[JDIL]

I've been watching the cheap rangefinder section for a while. Was going for the Wosports but the Caddytek at Costco used to go on sale for $99 without jolt/vibration. Kept my eye on it, noticed in Canada people were getting the rangefinder with vibration/jolt, and saw some reviews here in the US that said they got it too. Well they finally updated their description and it now says vibration confirmation. So I put in an order, and will price adjust/return when it's $99 again :D

Can't beat Costco's return policy.

[Str8Putt]

I've got the MILESEEY rangefinder off Amazon. Regular $119 but has a $20 off coupon. to get it down to $99.

It has slope, pin vibration and it's fast to get a lock and no problem with accuracy at the driving range, the view is clear.

[JamesRichardson]

Both the Wosports and MG Golf rangefinders have slope technology and vibration confirmation after flag lock. I think the Wosports rangefinder is more accurate and it will lock onto flags a little faster.

 

The MG Golf rangefinder comes with a magnetic mount for attaching to your golf cart but the Wosports comes with a rechargeable lithium battery. They both cost about $120 and they both are easy to use.

 

If I had to choose, I would go with the Wosports because it has a lot more positive reviews than the MG Golf even though it came out a year later.