The golf technology industry has certainly grown in the past 10 years, with it clear that amateur golfers are now able to benefit from some of the high quality data and analytics tools that were once only available to professional golfers. Due to there being an array of companies on the market that specialize in golf technology, it can be difficult to decide on which brand to go for. One of the leading manufacturers is Voice Caddie, a brand that is constantly pushing the boundaries on what golf gadgets are capable of.
From some of the best golf watches to some of the best golf launch monitors, the brand is well known in the golf world for the quality it packs into its products. One category the company is particularly well known for is its excellent rangefinders. Voice Caddie produces a range of premium lasers that are both durable and range in cost, catering to different budgets a golfer may have. In this guide, we take a look through the best Voice Caddie rangefinders after testing a lot of models. Not only that but if a laser isn't for you, we have included some watches and other products from the brand like launch monitors.
The Quick List
The SL3 from Voice Caddie is everything you want in a distance measuring device and then some by combining laser and GPS functionality.
Minimalist and at a good price point, the Voice Caddie Laser Fit Rangefinder is solid option for those who play a lot of 'cart path only' golf.
With slope functionality, heat-mapped greens and hole maps with flyovers, the T9 has all the information you need to optimize your strategy.
Full color hole maps and green undulations, along with slope adjusted distances, make the Voice Caddie A2 a very user-friendly and stylish golf watch.
The SC300i is among the best portable launch monitors under $600 thanks to its impressive accuracy, ease of use, battery life and host of useful features.
A lot of portable launch monitor for the money, the Voice Caddie SC4 works well as a stand-alone unit, but opens up even more when paired with the MySwingCaddie app.
Best Voice Caddie Rangefinders
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Lasers
A very fast and powerful rangefinder that delivers all sorts of features that can help you read greens, get accurate yardages and get your shot straight onto the greens. We liked it so much it features on our Editor's Choice Awards. Visually, this is a premium looking rangefinder that comes with a very cool leather wrap that surrounds the device and allows you to grip the rangefinder nicely. The stainless steel detailing also adds more quality to this stunning rangefinder, and the LCD full color screen looks excellent under the eye-piece.
What really sets this device apart are the GPS features that are included. You can pair it up with an app on your smartphone and use it that way or utilize the screen on the device, which will tell you exactly where you are on the course, delivering basic maps of holes. You can touch the screen to find out how far certain features are from you as well. Want to know how far out you are from a target? This rangefinder will deliver fast, accurate and easy to read yardages and you can adjust the brightness of the OLED two-color display easily too. Lock onto your target with the new pin-tracer feature, and get your yardage within seconds!
The slope functionality also works really well because not only does it give you the adjusted yardage, but it also tells you the degree of slope. That part can be particularly helpful around the greens if you’re trying to figure out how uphill or downhill a chip or pitch shot is, for example.
- Read our full Voice Caddie SL3 Rangefinder Review
Voice Caddie Laser Fit Rangefinder
We've been really impressed by Voice Caddie products we've tested in the last few years and the Laser Fit is the latest rangefinder from them. It is the smallest rangefinder they've ever made and comes in at a nice price point of just $200. It's incredibly lightweight too, weighing just 4oz in total, while the bright graphics and haptic feedback when you've successfully zapped the pin, which we found to be a simple experience. These graphics are bolstered by the dual display, which will show up in either black or red depending on the light conditions.
Slope mode proved to be simple to use and accurate too, but the way the Laser Fit differentiates itself is via the triangulation feature. This allows you to zap the ball, and then pin, to give you a yardage, which is useful when not standing next to your golf ball.
It's not fully waterproof though, and the lightweight nature of this device means it isn't the sturdiest either - that's the only drawback we found while testing it. But overall given the price and features, the Laser Fit is definitely a model to consider.
- Read our full Voice Caddie Laser Fit Rangefinder
Watches
The first watch we included in this guide is the T9 and our first impressions during testing were good. It looks fantastic thanks to the slick, modern styling, and the shiny silver bezel adds to the off-course versatility which therefore enhances its value. Not to mention it is very lightweight too.
The LCD color touch screen is bright and readable in all light conditions and super responsive. It also has the basics covered in relation to accurate yardages too on that main screen. You get front, middle and back yardages and we noticed a slope icon to the left as well which factored in slope for enhanced accuracy as well.
Again we see Voice Caddie going a step further though because if you swipe left you can see a heat map of the green to show undulations both their direction and color-coded by severity, with arrows indicating the main borrows. What's more, the main screen also displays the hole number and par as well as your current score, assuming you’re entering it as you go along.
- Read our full Voice Caddie T9 Golf GPS Watch Review
Voice Caddie A2 Golf Watch
Next up we have the A2, a stylish, modern and waterproof watch which features a lightweight white strap which looks great and offers a comfortable fit. Along with the fit, it is extremely easy to use. This is thanks to the A2 using a combination of the color touch screen and four corner buttons. The right hand buttons double as up and down functions on certain menus, but you can swipe the screen up or down to achieve the same thing.
Lastly, the touch screen itself is responsive enough and becomes brighter when you lift it up to look at it, a clever feature that no doubt saves on battery life too, with the A2 crammed with features and technology. It's a little more basic than the T9 and the price reflects this, but for most golfers it provides more than enough information to select the right club on every shot.
- Read our full Voice Caddie A2 Golf Watch Review
Launch monitors
This doppler radar, ultra-portable launch monitor is a new model that improves on what we saw with the SC300 by using atmospheric pressure sensors to provide more accurate data.
Connection to the free MySwingCaddie V2 app was seamless on our smartphone, although you can also connect to tablets via Bluetooth as well. There's a voice output option of distance and a remote control that enhances the user convenience.
In testing it performed very well indeed and it is certainly among the most accurate among all the portable launch monitors under $600. Admittedly it does not measure clubhead path but very few affordable monitors do this so that is no great compromise. The larger screen is very easy to read and dissect and we enjoyed several other aspects to this monitor too - such as the speaker in the unit which calls out distances, the video playback, and the fact the battery life can go up to 20 hours.
- Read our full Swing Caddie SC300i Launch Monitor Review
Voice Caddie SC4 Launch Monitor
At $550 retail, it’s certainly one of the value options amongst the best portable launch monitors on the market and, out of the box, it might be the easiest to use. Simply charge it, turn it on (you can get 10-plus hours per charge), set it five feet behind the ball, line up with your target line and go.
In testing, we found that the SC4 pretty much has all the necessary metrics. It starts out with distance, which can be toggled between carry and total distance. It will give you launch direction so you know whether or not you pushed or pulled the shot. There’s swing speed (clubhead speed, which seems to be extrapolated) and ball speed, launch angle, apex, smash factor (how solidly you are hitting it) and spin.
The SC4 can be used without a mobile device, but we would recommend pairing it with the MySwingCaddie app via Bluetooth as it opens up a lot more information and possibilities. This is how you can get a virtual range and see all your statistics in graphical form, such as their groupings. We could also record and integrate videos with our smartphone and tablet when using the app.
- Read our full Voice Caddie SC4 Launch Monitor Review
How we test rangefinders
At Golf Monthly we have a comprehensive testing procedure around DMDs (Distance Measurement Devices). As you would expect, this involves using different models out on the course, over a number of rounds and importantly in different conditions too because this gives us an idea on how particular models deal with sunlight, rain and wind.
As the entire team are regular golfers, DMDs usually get a thorough testing and often get compared to one another side by side to test for things like accuracy, waterproofing, durability and other features. That way we can give honest and insightful feedback to you, the reader. The final thing we wanted to mention in this section is no manufacturer can buy a good review. Our testing team reviews golf equipment and makes its own opinion on how good or bad the product is.
How to choose a rangefinder
Here are some handy tips and things to bear in mind when buying your next laser rangefinder. Obviously the first thing to know is what kind of GPS device do you want? We have included lasers and watches above because they both cater to what different players want.
1. Accuracy
Nowadays, it's hard to find a laser rangefinder that is not accurate to one to two yards. Some cheaper models can be a little less reliable compared to some of the high-spec rangefinders on the market, although we should acknowledge some of the best budget rangefinders are still solid in this department. So, if you're planning on hitting the greens from long range, you'll want to have a DMD that'll give you precise yardages to the hole. Be sure to check out our guide on the best golf rangefinders for more advice on top-spec models.
2. Distance
Different rangefinders deliver different maximum distances and depending on the type of courses you're playing or what you're planning on using your DMD for, you may want to consider the distance it offers. The greater the distance, the better chance you'll have of getting accurate readings on greens that are far away.
3. Slope
Do you want your model to offer slope measurements too? If so check out the technical specifications of certain models. Always be careful here though, because if a model is not clear on whether it is in slope mode or not, if you use it in competition you could be in trouble.
4. Waterproofing
A good model will work just as well in the rain as it will in the sun, which makes waterproofing important. Here we would recommend doing research on which models offer full waterproof protection, and those that are only water-resistant as that can be a big difference especially if you play a lot of golf in the rain.
5. Convenience
Speaking of convenience, rangefinders have to be quick and easy to use. Get it out, measure the flag, put it away in its case. If a laser is complicated or takes a while to display a measurement, then it adds time rather than saves it. To work this out, we would often recommend trying out some models in retailers and pro shops.
If you're looking for some amazing deals on golf technology, then why not also check out our guides to the best GolfBuddy rangefinders, best Garmin golf watches and best Bushnell Golf Rangefinders.
FAQs
What distance can rangefinders measure?
A golf rangefinder can usually measure from 1 yard up to 900 yards in distance, with most picking out the flag from up to 450 yards away. That allows players to gain accurate distances from their ball to the green pretty much wherever they are on the course.
Should I buy a rangefinder with slope settings?
That depends on whether you like to play tournament golf or not. Slope settings can be a great way to help you ascertain distances that are up and down hills on courses. But you often are not allowed to use slope rangefinders in tournaments. Rangefinders without slope can sometimes be cheaper too, but you can also find products that allow you to turn the slope settings on and off.
Do rangefinders tell you what club to use?
Typically, no. They only tell you the distance from where you are currently stood to the hole or the point of interest you are looking at. But that enables you to work out what club you want to use to get you to the green. That does rely on you knowing the distances you hit each club, but you can work that out by using a rangefinder.
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