If you want to measure a shot without standing directly at the ball, ordinary point-to-target ranging is not enough. Answer 6 questions to choose between compact Ball-to-Pin, GPS-hybrid Ball-to-Pin and Coach Mode triangulation.
Choose the situation you expect to use most often.
This separates pure laser workflows from a true GPS hybrid.
Think about how many steps you are willing to perform.
Choose the extra capability you would use regularly.
Choose the ownership setup that fits multi-round use.
Use this as the final tie-breaker.
A 4-ounce rechargeable 6x laser with Ball-to-Pin mode, Pin Tracer, 0.1-second spot measurement, dual display and tournament mode.
A true onboard GPS + laser hybrid with touchscreen course information, front/center/back yardages and Ball-to-Pin measurement without a required subscription.
A 7x golf laser with Coach Mode that calculates ball-to-pin distance from another location, plus dual power, a magnetic mount and environmental slope adjustments.