Nikon COOLSHOT 50i Golf Rangefinder | Laser rangefinder with magnet mount, slope, OLED display and 5 Year Warranty | Official Nikon USA Model

There are many things I like about this rangefinder and a few “improvements” in my opinion that might make it even better… then again maybe not. lolThis is all purely subjective to me.Pros: Very light weightExcellent optical qualityGood carry case constructionEasy to gripStraightforward menu systemEasy slope on/offThe scanning feature is nice for hazards or making sure you don’t hit the 4’some in front of you.AccurateAuto shut off, one click of the read button and you’re back in business.Nice easy to read red display w/ adjustable brightness. Black displays are difficult for me to see in shadows or against trees in the background. No issues here!Can be used for more than golf. I wouldn’t hesitate to take it bowhunting.Cons:It’s very light weight. If you’re a little shaky like me it’ll be somewhat difficult to lock on the flag at greater distance or in high wind.Build quality is somewhat suspect. The plastic doesn’t feel cheap but definitely not confident if it was dropped on a hard surface that it would survive.A lens cloth would have been nice.Flag locking isn’t great. I always “measure twice, cut once” and that seems to work best. I tried other rangefinders at “the store” and it’s about even with all the other brands. It will read distances beyond the flag but it’s pretty obvious when it’s wrong.If you have large hands, trying to hold steady while trying to get distance with both hands will take some getting used to. I wear a L/XL glove (more on the XL side).There’s a couple other small things but I’m sure you get the idea. Overall I’m happy with this rangefinder in this price range. I learned to play golf before rangefinders. You look, judge the distance and club, play on! I bought this one to help better learn about my game and improve which it’s doing well at that!

I had my mind set on a Bushnell at first but I went to my local PGA Super Store and started playing with several products and models such as Bushnell, Blue Tee’s and of course Nikon. All were really good but the Nikon stood alone with its clarity.On the course, this range finder works extremely well. Picks up the flag quickly and the yardage is pretty much spot on. However, It can get a little shaky if using one hand due to not having a stabilizer but will lock on to the flag with no issues.It must be noted, I’ve had trouble locking onto a flag in heavy fog.Majority of these range finders are about the same with yardages plus or minus a yard. But, It was the clarity of the glass that I was sold on.I would definitely think about purchasing this product again.

Great product. Super clear optics .

Maybe i'm just unlucky with a dud unit but this RF terribly slow at locking-in a reading and fails to lock 50% of the time on the first try. Last week a tried a freinds' new Callaway 300 pro which is cheaper, has a clearer display, and locks target every time almost instantly. I really confirmed I made a bad choice!Yes i changed the battery and yes the lenses are super clean.I do not recommend it, this product is expensive, bad visibility in Florida bright sun, and is slow against the competition.

This golf range finder is accurate and easy to use. It routinely captures flags beyond 200 yards against a strong competing background, like trees. The display is lighted and easy to read. It has a good diopter adjustment that sharpens any blurring. The magnet, used to secure the rangefinder to a cart pillar, is strong and reliable. This is a good product that performs as it should.

Great optics but jittery and slow

Great optics, and the red display is cool. I sent back to Nikon and got a new one because had trouble locking on pins. New one same issue. I bought to replace my Peecision Pro NX9 witch fell in a pond still works but dirt on inner lens and locks on pins much better than the Nikon. I willnreach out to Nikon and see what they say.

The yardage is correct every time. However, image stabilization seems poor. But you can still lock the flag with shakeyish hand. Overall is good and easy to read.