Callaway Golf 300 Pro Laser Rangefinder

So far (after about 3 weeks), I am extremely pleased with the 300 Pro. Works very well for me and is a good price compared to others offering the same number of features. I looked at the Bushnell Hybrid Rangefinder before buying the Callaway. Although it has some features that might be kind of cool, at $400 you would think it could give you slope (I suppose irrelevant it you only play on a very flat course), and you would think it would have a magnet (or other cart attachment device) at this price (they do offer an accessory for cart attachment for additional money). I'm not slamming Bushnell as they make very good products, and I am guessing the Hybrid is very good, but at more than twice the price and without offering what I consider to be a couple of key features, for me the decision is a no-brainer. As to a couple of reviews I saw making complaints about the 300 Pro: (1) Small size: Some reviews complain that it is too small. I like it (although it has a magnet to attach to golf cart, it also fits nicely in the golf cart cup holder). My golfing buddy has a much larger rangefinder (I do not know the brand) which is no easier to aim than mine. He is very impressed with the smaller size and how quickly it gives a readout compared to his rangefinder. (2) Battery life: one review says the battery drains too quickly. At least from my experience, after 8 rounds over three weeks, I am still using the same battery without any issue. As I always do for battery powered products, I bought additional batteries at the same time on Amazon: "EBL CR2 Lithium Battery, 3 Volt 800mAh Photo Battery for Mini 25, Mini 50, Golf Rangefinder, Flashlight, Electronic Toys, Alarm Systems (CR2-8 Count)," about $12 for 8 of them. Even if I had to use a new battery every round, when paying $50-$100 per round I would not mind paying $1.50 to get accurate yardages for the round! (After 8 rounds I am only paying about $0.25 per round, assuming mine dies before round 9!) Sept 6, 2021: Update re battery. Four additional weeks and 6 additional rounds. Still on first battery. November 1, 2022: My last update for this product. Today my first battery finally ran out on the first hole. AFTER 101 ROUNDS SINCE 9/6/21!!! Obviously I did not need to buy all the extra batteries.

I'm an avid golfer and a rangefinder is a must have. I have a garmin watch that usually gives me some distances but I use the range finger when I need an exact distance with slope. The Callaway Golf 300 Pro Rangefinder provides accurate distances with some cool features. It'll vibrate to let you know that the laser is locked so you can get your distance. You can also get a slope measurement or even turn it off. It's on the pricier side and doesn't seem worth it unless you can really hit your distances. The magnet that's built in is pretty strong and won't fall off. Actually it's a problem because I keep leaving the dang thing in carts; I'd recommend writing your number on the thing or add a sticker. I've left it at least 5x and the pro shop calls me every time. Highlights - Pulse technology - vibrates when locked so you can trust the distance - Strong magnet so you can keep it on your cart - Seemingly accurate distances (unless I actually measured it, which I'm not going to, I trust it); seems to coincide well with my Garmin that uses GPS. Overall, it's a really solid range finder. I don't recommend it for beginners who are just starting because it's got features that you probably won't make use of but as you get better and take into account slope; it's worth the price tag.

OK, so, I read a bunch of reviews before my purchase and decided to give this rangefinder a try. I had a Bushnell that bounced off the cart (I wasn't driving) and into a creek at the end of last golf season. I had planned to just bite the bullet and buy another $400 Bushnell. But, saw this for less than half the price and with 4.7 stars and over 11K reviews, how bad could it be? It arrived today and works as advertised. Quick acquisition and seemingly accurate distance based on common sense and golfing for over 40 yrs. It's Jan in Michigan so, just shot some signs, light posts, etc., outside my office. I like that the vibration occurs even on objects like a car or, whatever. It doesn't require a pin to get confirmation feedback. So, the main reason for the high review before ever taking it out on a golf course is simple operation, quick acquisition, and very strong magnet relative to size and weight. I don't think this one is coming off a cart. If so, I'm probably off the cart as well. If your looking for a rangefinder that has clear optics and quite frankly just measures the distance to things easily and accurately, then this appears to be a good choice. I can't speak to durability given it just arrived but, I'm impressed with this little fella so far. If there any negatives or, at least insights I can offer, it is quite small. I have probably average size hands and this thing is small. Not so small that it's weird but, definitely an adjustment from the Bushnell. Also, the Amazon page claims it doesn't include a battery. Well, it does. So, my purchase of 4 batteries was essentially unnecessary but hey, I got the Amazon ones for like $10 or whatever. I probably would have held off on additional batteries had I know it included one. The Bushnell unit I had would last a year or more (30+ rounds) on a battery so, now I have spares to give to buddies. I'll update this review after a winter golf trip and/or next season if there are any changes in my opinion. For $170, if it lasts a couple of seasons, seems like a reasonable buy.

Works Good! Finds the pin very easily. Seems accurate, but the slope number makes me guess sometimes. Battery life seems to be good. The easy slope on/off switch works great!

Very good rangefinder and accurate. Easy to use and worth the money. Magnetic and stays on the frame of the golf cart or any other metal surface.

Easy to use. Stabilizes quickly. Have to laugh at club selection!! Would buy again. Accurate!

Great rangefinder at a great price.

Purchased both the Callaway 300 Pro and the BlueTees Series 3 rangefinders after doing a fair amount of research - mostly reading Amazon reviews and reviewing specs. Didn't want to spend $500 on a Bushnell but was replacing a TecTecTec that was less expensive but a bit on the lower end (although it worked mostly fine). Impressions comparing the BlueTees to the Callaway: 1. Out of the box, I thought the Callaway looked better and felt better in my hand. The Callaway was a bit smaller than I was expecting but I actually liked the way it felt - good quality for sure. The BlueTees looked a little clunkier and cheaper. Didn't like it nearly as much just based on look and feel but I tried to keep an open mind. 2. Actual use - The BlueTees again seemed a little tougher to use - didn't pickup the targets quite as well and the view just didn't feel as clean and easy. The Callaway lense view felt very clean and nice with a decent sized target finder that made it feel easier to pickup the flag - and it really was easier. Really no doubt in my mind at this point which rangefinder I was keeping. 3. Features - I specifically ordered both rangefinders to have a magnet to affix to the golf cart and slope and I have to say that the magnet feature is awesome. Didn't realize how much I would like it and I would never order a rangefinder without it at this point. The vibration on the Callaway was also good. 4. Accuracy - Seemed fine on both although I felt like the Callaway was maybe more accurate - but that could have been because I was just more confident in it overall as a product - didn't do exact measurements to confirm. 5. Carrying case - Again Callaway was a much better case - opens easier, looks better, feels better, etc. Overall, I'm not a totally easy one to please but I really am impressed with the Callaway and would say that it is a perfect rangefinder for 99% of golfers.... and I'm really not sure who it wouldn't be perfect for. PS - About the only thing better about the BlueTees was the packaging which was top-notch, but obviously that's of little value after the box is open.