Bushnell V2 not accurate. Anyone else?

[Jeffvb9]

I realize there will be many that say its very accurate.

 

Had my first round with mine this weekend. Had a very difficult time keeping it steady enough to target the flag. Every time I would lock on to the flag the pinseeker would come up and I'd give the yardage and everyone in my group would say nope that is not correct.

 

I would say 7 out of 10 times it was accurate but I was really having a hard time using it to be honest. I use this at my local range with no issues as the flags they use in the greens are posts about 6 inches wide.

 

Debating going with GPS but I like the fact I can use the laser at the range.

[Dizz]

I've been using the V2 since 2009 with no issues. I thought about upgrading to the Tour Z6 so I took a demo out for a round and hated it.

[Jeffvb9]

Wondering if I have a defective one??

[ew25950]

How much was it off and what are you basing the "Accurate" yardage on? I have a Leupold and at the beginning I was somewhat frustrated with it until the learning curve elapsed. If your V2 has a scan mode try that and simply use the smallest yardage you see. Other V2 users should be able to chime in and help you more. Good Luck.

[jabrch]

Mine is very accurate. I have a golf logix GPS, a Motorola MOTO ACTV and a Bushnell V2. None are ever outisde of 2-3 yards of eachother. The only problem with the Bushnell is that it CAN sometimes pick up something other than a pin. If you are finding your numbers coming up wrong, spend more time practicing using it and you may find that goes away. Does your course have reflectors on the pins? That's a key to getting it to work more and to pick up the flag, and not a tree in the background.

[Jeffvb9]

About 20 yards.... I was in a tournament over the weekend in a little town and they didnt use pins with the reflectors. Most of the courses I play have reflectors or thicker pins which makes it easier. This might have been a one time deal. It was regularly picking up things behind the green. More practice may be needed.

[ALPINE240]

[quote name='Jeffvb9' timestamp='1342454262' post='5285402']
About 20 yards.... I was in a tournament over the weekend in a little town and they didnt use pins with the reflectors. Most of the courses I play have reflectors or thicker pins which makes it easier. This might have been a one time deal. It was regularly picking up things behind the green. More practice may be needed.
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make sure pinseeker mode is on and try pointing it at the actual flag...not the stick (if no reflectors)

[Jeffvb9]

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[quote name='Jeffvb9' timestamp='1342454262' post='5285402']
About 20 yards.... I was in a tournament over the weekend in a little town and they didnt use pins with the reflectors. Most of the courses I play have reflectors or thicker pins which makes it easier. This might have been a one time deal. It was regularly picking up things behind the green. More practice may be needed.
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make sure pinseeker mode is on and try pointing it at the actual flag...not the stick (if no reflectors)
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Yeah I'll take a look again.

[gmangolf]

No problems with my V2. You do have to hold it steady and its a bit tougher to get a good read once you get out 200+ yards. If I'm out that far, and have trouble (sometimes depends on what is behind the flag) I usually shoot the ground at the front of the green, or below the pin and get pretty close. Honestly if I'm 250 out, I don't need to know that it is 254 vs 257. I'm not in the "these guys are good" category I guess.

[lost&found]

[quote name='Jeffvb9' timestamp='1342450003' post='5284910']
I realize there will be many that say its very accurate.

Had my first round with mine this weekend. Had a very difficult time keeping it steady enough to target the flag. Every time I would lock on to the flag the pinseeker would come up and I'd give the yardage and everyone in my group would say nope that is not correct.

I would say 7 out of 10 times it was accurate but I was really having a hard time using it to be honest. I use this at my local range with no issues as the flags they use in the greens are posts about 6 inches wide.

Debating going with GPS but I like the fact I can use the laser at the range.
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I have been using the Bushnell Tour Z6 since April. Trust me, you will get better at picking up the flag. You will figure out ways to steady your aim. As far as trusting the yardage readout, I look around for standard yardage markers like sprinkler heads and 150 yd posts or bushes. That gives me a general idea of the distance that I can expect to see through the rangefinder. I usually shoot the flag two or three times in quick succession to lock in the correct distance. There will always be situations where it is difficult to get the correct distance. For example, when there is a lot of background clutter like trees and shrubs, it can be tough to get a reliable yardage. Personally, I wouldn't go on the course without my rangefinder. I use it virtually every hole.

[shanked71]

[quote name='gmangolf' timestamp='1342561723' post='5295046']
No problems with my V2. You do have to hold it steady and its a bit tougher to get a good read once you get out 200+ yards. If I'm out that far, and have trouble (sometimes depends on what is behind the flag) I usually shoot the ground at the front of the green, or below the pin and get pretty close. Honestly if I'm 250 out, I don't need to know that it is 254 vs 257. I'm not in the "these guys are good" category I guess.
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+1

When your 200+ i dont think most of us are worried about the exact yardage to the flag, safely in the middle of the green will result in alot more pars than going right for it from that range. I do occasionaly have an issue getting a flag from over 200 if there are trees etc in the back drop, what i typically do then is shoot it in scan mode and shoot the front edge of the green or a bunker first for a referance point.

I have had one since the beginning of the season and find it to be VERY acurate, i have used it numerous times on marked courses and ones that have GPS in their carts and found it right on. I have done some experimentation at the course i play at, and we even used it to mark all the sprinkler heads. Checked those heads against several GPS's that people in our association have and they were within 1-2 yards every time.

[cristphoto]

[quote name='Jeffvb9' timestamp='1342452181' post='5285140']
Wondering if I have a defective one??
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That's possible. I got my V2 because a friend had one and it worked well and was easy to use. When we play together we will compare readings and they always read the same. I've had mine for two years now with no problems (still using original battery). I will sometimes stand on the 150 plate at my home course (that's been accurately lasered) and when the group in front walks over what appears to be the center of the green I'll shoot them and usually read 150 plus or minus about a yard. No complaints.

[Yepyukon]

I have had similar problems. I played with several friends who used the V2 and it was always spot on so I purchased one as well. The first round I used it, it was off by ~20 yards (checked against my friends V2) so I took it back and the pro the sold it to me checked it out and agreed it was just defective. I upgraded to the 1600 TE and love that I did. I would say that it does happen, but other than myself, you are the only other person that I have heard it happen to, haha.

[Kadin 25]

No probs with mine. It's been dead on.

[willylax]

Make sure your setting is on yards and not metres or vice versa

[phillypete]

There were 2 holes on my old home course where for some reason my bushnell could not pick up the flag no matter what I did.

lasers can be a hassle, and I think gps is abetted solution. Unfortunately for us, I have yet to see gps utilized to the best of its ability.

[jrr]

Have the Bushnell TE and GPS. I found the TE would always pick up long when your targeting was off, never short. Unless there is a big tree in the way. One trick is to slide the aim down the pin and shoot. Takes the backgraound out of play. Pinseeker is the biggest help.

[phillypete]

I found the biggest problem on elevated greens with nothing behind them. the laser would just not read anything.

[larrybud]

It may need to be aligned by Bushnell if it's not hitting the flag. I've never heard of one just being "off" in the yardage calculation.

[Dizz]

[quote name='phillypete' timestamp='1343228650' post='5350466']
I found the biggest problem on elevated greens with nothing behind them. the laser would just not read anything.
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Your experiences are wild to me, I've been using a laser (Tour V2) for the last several years with no problems at all. It sounds to me like you either have trouble hitting the flag or have a defective unit. My only problem with mine was the time it fell of my cart and I couldn't find it, then it wasn't so good at shooting pins. Seriously though, I have no idea why anyone that can break 90 would use a GPS unit instead of a laser.

[phillypete]

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Your experiences are wild to me, [/quote]

wait till I tell you about my college years!

[quote name='J.W.' timestamp='1343531051' post='5371582']
I've been using a laser (Tour V2) for the last several years with no problems at all. It sounds to me like you either have trouble hitting the flag or have a defective unit.[/quote]

I have two kids already, so I don't even care if my unit is working. It's got me into enough trouble already... but how does that relate to lasers?

I don't think it was an issue with hitting the flag because it was always on the same two holes at my former home course that I had issues getting it to read a yardage.

[quote name='J.W.' timestamp='1343531051' post='5371582']
My only problem with mine was the time it fell of my cart and I couldn't find it, then it wasn't so good at shooting pins. Seriously though, I have no idea why anyone that can break 90 would use a GPS unit instead of a laser. [/quote]

I lost mine as well, must be a designed failure.


I'd rather not be serious, but if you insist...

I would argue the opposite. I believe a skilled player can gain more value from the greater amount of information than a less skilled.
A skilled player knows the distance to the pin is often the least important yardage you can have.

A laser can't tell me I want to be short and left to give me the best putting line.

A laser can't tell me that there is only a 7 yard landing area around the pin, and that the best shot is to go for the center.

A laser can't tell me the safe carry, and maximum lay-up to a crossing water hazard

with less and less courses carrying yardage books, I find that if you play more than a couple of courses a laser falls short.

the only downside is that I do not know if anyone who has been able to match up great software and hardware in the same package when it comes to gps.

so until the next iteration of products comes around we may be best sticking with lasers.

[Woodridge]

Love mine and use it more than I ever thought I would. When I do get a yardage that's way off, it always user error. I shoot the flag again and then I'll get the correct yardage.

[golfdad907]

I got mine about 4-5 years ago. Been a good unit. A buddy got a Nikon, and the targeting was so much faster I bought one too. Compared the v2 with the NIkon and v2 is all over the place, sometimes 3-4 yards short, sometimes long. It's crazy, I chalk it up to progress in tech.

[Eskka]

Ya I had the same problem as well. After hitting a few balls I get shaky and can never get the right reading.

[CoachBerger]

I have the exact laser but I have had absolutely no issues EXCEPT this thing eats the batteries. Regarding the distances mine has worked like a champ and to be honest I can use it one handed with no problem. I am sure after you get used to it there will not be any issues.