Blue Tees Rangefinders

[osubuckeyes691]

Anyone have experience?

[LeftyMatt24]

I have the slope version. I find compared to my buddies with Garmin and Bushell I am within a yard. I might have to shoot a few more times but it’s seconds so not a big deal to me. 

[Slanginit]

I’ve got the slope version since Sept ‘20, coming from an old Bushnell Pro 1600 or whatever it’s called.  Blue Tees is accurate, lightweight, and easy.  Don’t regret the spend.

[Mr_Wolfe]

Just ordered one today. Just bought the Garmin Z82 which has awesome tech, but was information overload for me while playing. Just sold it today and ordered the new slope version.

 

Mr. Wolfe

[BirdieBob]

Blue Tees Series 2 Pro Rangefinder Review - Plugged In Golf

 

 

[mmaloney23]

I bought a Blue Tees S3 Max recently. So far I have used it for 2 rounds and I like it.

 

PROS

- OPTICS: Based on sun/cloud cover it will autoswitch from the black optics to the red optics

- MAGNIFACATION: The magnification is bigger than most other lasers which is why I can understand at first some people may have an issue with stabilization but you just have to be patient with yourself. If you switch from a 5x to a 9x, the more magnified the more exaggerated movements are. I personally love the magnification as its easier to see flags thus pick up.

- VIBRATION & MODES: It has a vibration just like the pinseeker tech on Bushnells. It worked great for me but need to see the manual as it is a 2 click process which if some did not see in the instructions may be why some reviewers are having trouble.  When in "Golf" mode you look for your target let go of the button when you see it ten hit the button again and you get the vibration and the distances. I also do 2 times even with old lasers as most do for once I get the same distance twice I am good to make sure I didnt lock on to a tree etc. Then there is scan mode, this has no vibration and is basically a live reader. You hold down the button and just pan left or right and the distances will change "live" persay. This works if you want to laser a tree, or edge of bunker on a dogleg etc.or the green to get the pin as well. To change from "golf" mode to "scan mode" it is just 1 press of the power button.

- MAGNET: I was always weary of the rangefinder with magnets I see to use to stick to the cart as I worried it would fall off with bumps. I used it whle driving 18 holes and used the magnet to stick it to the cart frame and it was actually great. While i have a dedicated pocket for a laser on my cart bag this made it easier to grab and go or for the other person in my cart. It was very strong and held.

- THE BUILD: The build felt solid and really good quality as far as I can tell thus far.

- SLOPE: I like it is just 1 easy button on the side, works as it should

- ACCURACY: Someone in my group had a Bushnell V3 and when on par 3's or near each other in the fairway, they both would read the same +/- 1-2 yards. I also had a handlheld SkyCaddie SX500 GPS and the same. The distances were close when I would move the pin on the GPS to near where it was on the green. So i was happy with its accuracy. Lens is clear.

- BATTERIES: Most lasers come with 1 battery, this comes with 3 batteries.

- VALUE: This is probably the best value for the money you will find in a range finder on the market. I have owned Bushnell V3, V4 and Pro x2 which are great. I have also tried the Nikon Cool shot and budget friendly Nexus Golf. This one is better than any of the budget ones IMO and yes while like the high end Bushnells its not a metal case, nor waterproof and barometric pressure, for the couple hundred of a price diff, this to me is well worth it.

 

 

CONS

- MAGNETIC STRAP ON THE CASE: The case is a very nice quality and is same shape size as a bushnell case. But instead of having the nice elastic strap and hook in case you wanted to leave it unzipped but closed for easy access, this case has a magnetic strap instead. It is not very strong and I would not recommend using it. If you are attaching the case to your bag to carry the laser, I would always use the zipper to open and close during the round and not the magnetic strap. Otherwise case is nice quality.

- SLIGHT GLARE: You will see most laser rangfinders at the end where the laser is is surrounded by a black caseing regardless of the outside color. On the Blue Tees you see the laser has a chrome ring around the edge and the well persay where the laser optics are set back is white. Not all the time but if the sun hits the right spot, I would see a little white haze on the edge of the finder when looking through. It was not in the middle and I could still see my target but it would have been better if that inward area was black and the chrome part only outlined the exterior and did not wrap around. But for me its not a deal breaker at all. 

 

 

In the end I really like it, it works as advertised, looks great, feels great in the hands, is accurate, has same features of more expensive models from other brands and feels premium.

 

If anyone needs any more info or has questions, let me know and I will try to answer them np.

 

Here is more info: https://www.blueteesgolf.com/pages/rangefinders-2021

 

NOTE: I tired the best I could to take a picture looking through the lens.

[Minarets]

That looks great!!  Thanks 

[N2N2]

I've had a Series 2 Pro Slope for several months now.  I think it is above average for the $.  Not amazing, but good.  Overall, I'm pleased.  The magnetic strap is my one big complaint for when riding in cart.  Often when I hit a small bump it will fall off.  I would be interested to try the Series 3 to see if there is a big upgrade in the rangefinder.  

[mikewohlwend]

Found one of the 3 Max hanging on a cart over the weekend.  Tried it for a couple of holes compared to me Precision Pro NX7 Slope and found all the reading around the same.  I really like the red display on the 3.