Equipment

Bushnell’s new Hybrid rangefinder features both laser and GPS technology

Published

8 years ago

Jan 22, 2018

With PGA Merchandise Show week upon us, the releases are coming fast and furious. This extends to the rangefinder space, where Bushnell debuts its new Hybrid model. The Hybrid combines both laser and GPS technologies (hence the name).

The Hybrid displays lasered distances to the flagstick, then relies on GPS for front-and back-of-the-green yardages.

“Hybrid provides golfers more information than ever before. The two technologies ‘talk’ so that the golfer sees the front and back distances of the green in relation to the pin that is targeted with unmatched accuracy by the laser,” said John DeCastro, Bushnell Golf Product Lane Director. “

The Hybrid also features Dual Power Technology to support the multi-function rangefinder. A CR2 battery powers the laser, and a USB rechargeable lithium ion battery powers the GPS.

Additional features

• PinSeeker w/ JOLT Technology
• Accurate to 1 yard
• 5X Magnification
• Ranges 400 yards to a Flag
• Fast Focus System
• Stable-Grip Technology
• Tournament Legal

GPS features

• Exterior Front/Center/Back Readouts
• Up to 4 hazard distances per hole
• Bluetooth for auto course updates
• Auto course recognition
• Auto hole advance

The Hybrid will be available at Bushnell Golf retailers nationwide beginning in April. Retail price is $399.99.

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Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

4 Comments

Johannes

Jun 13, 2018 at 4:54 am

I have only tried 1 of Bushnell rangefinders. Can you tell me if you find it to be better or worse than the X7 Jolt?

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Mat

Jan 24, 2018 at 1:16 am

What a spork.

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Greg

Jan 22, 2018 at 8:19 pm

I hope it works better than the one I bought a couple of years ago (also called the hybrid) that sold for a lot more money. In about 80 rounds of golf it has recognized the course I was at three times. It’s so much trouble to manually punch in the course especially with 66 year old eyes. Yesterday even after trying three times it couldn’t find the course doing it manually. Don’t think I will be buying this one.

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Large chris

Jan 22, 2018 at 9:49 am

Often wondered about this sort of hybrid tech, but…. just don’t see it working well :

1)all GPS systems take a while (a few seconds) to ‘settle down’ on a reading, particularly when they are going to be removed from a protective cover for use, as this one will probably have to be. Just takes up time.
2) Two different batteries, only one of which you can recharge? Lol sounds like a right mash up of two different existing systems that almost certainly don’t talk to each other as claimed.
3) I like to have good distances, but I just use a regular small gps clipped to the bag, and when it’s not obvious how deep the pin is only then pull the laser out. This looks like a faff instead, always getting the laser out for every approach.

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