Bushnell Phantom 3 real life experiences?

[johnspies]

What's the verdict? I've never used one before and in fact have only used rangefinders so this is all new. For sure, I want slope/distance to front/middle/back and distance to hazards. I'm not a smart guy and have to concentrate on my game because it's all over the place so don't want something requiring a bunch of manipulation/interaction with pressing buttons. Basic intel and less than $300 is what I seek. Will this fit the bill?

[Nickb333]

I have the 2. It's a perfect companion for walking. It doesn't have slope. Otherwise it does everything I need. Easy to use without pushing a lot of buttons.

 

I haven't tried to keep score with it but that doesn't look too tough. 

[KhiloD]

I've had and lost 2 Phantom 2's. They are great for grab and go yardages F/M/B. Going to grab a 3 as with slope I won't need to pull my rangefinder out as much.

[RCGA]

I have the Phantom 2 and would highly recommend it to anyone. Yeah a phone app could probably do the same thing but the always-on display is way better than having to unlock your phone 1-3 times per hole. 

 

Personally, I think real buttons are way better than the digital buttons on the Phantom 3. And slope, meh, if it's that important to you, you're probably lasering the hole anyway. 

[johnspies]

Right. I've never used a rangefinder with slope before but lost in a horse race this past weekend when my partner pointed out the green was elevated and uphill. I clubbed up.....and went over the green....behind a tree.....on a root. Of course it was Alternate Shot and he suggested the club change so....

Anyway, I want to try one but might just give it a miss if this is a huge pain in the a**.

 

Screw it....just bought the Phantom 3; will advise.

 

Edited Friday at 08:10 PM by johnspies
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