Bushnell Tour V4 Jolt Golf Laser Rangefinder Review 

Many golfers like to consider a golf rangefinder today to develop their skills and cut a few strokes off their game. Their choice may vary from the handheld golf GPS devices, laser golf rangefinder, GPS app or golf GPS watches. Also, it can be a valuable asset for golfers to improve their golfing skills. However, Bushnell is the most reliable brand in laser rangefinder market, and Tour V4 with JOLT technology is one of the best laser golf rangefinders that they are offering right now. It’s a professional laser rangefinder but its great for both amateur and pros. Bushnell claims in their website that more than 97% PGA tour pros are using Bushnell laser rangefinders.

Bushnell Tour V4 golf laser rangefinder is the improved version of their previous wildly popular laser golf rangefinder Bushnell Tour V3. It can be an excellent choice for both amateur golfers or pros. Bushnell broke convention when designing the tour V4 JOLT. They focused on ease of use rather than loading with the unnecessary features in this device. It doesn’t mean that Bushnell V4 isn’t rich in features. It has many impressive features that certainly fulfill all your needs on the golf courses. Bushnell claims that “Tour V4 JOLT is the perfect combination of size, speed, accuracy and JOLT”. However, Let’s check our Bushnell tour V4 JOLT laser rangefinder analysis to know what’s more it has to offer.

Design

The first impressive thing we noticed when reviewing this rangefinder is its size, which is 30% smaller than its previous version V3. So, it will comfortably fit in your hand or your pocket. Not only size but also It’s lighter than its previous version. However, the product dimensions is 3.1 x 4 x 1.6 inches, and the weight is around 6.6 ounce.

It also become easier to use and comfortable because of its new ergonomic design. Bushnell shaped the device such a way that fits in your hand naturally. They also placed a small notch along the bottom of this device for players to rest their thumb. The top and bottom area are textured like its previous version V3 to give better grip. Only one button placed on the top of the device to control all the device functionality. You can switch between different mode besides firing the laser with this single button. Also, you can adjust the focus with the focus ring of this device. The eyepiece of this device has designed such a way that it can be adjusted to fit your eye easily. Same as Tour V3, Bushnell Tour V4 rangefinder also has a protective silicone cover. It comes with a strong and durable eye-catching premium looking silver carry case. And you can clip the carry case with your bag for quick access. You will get a 3-volt CR2 battery included with the device. However, Bushnell Tour V4 JOLT is not a waterproof device, but it’s water resistant. So, you can use it in light rain without any worries.

Features

Bushnell Tour V4 golf laser rangefinder has two versions, one is with Slope (Tour V4 Shift/Slope), and the other one is Non-Slope (Tour V4 JOLT). We are reviewing the Non-Slope version here, and we will also give you an overview on Slope version too in this article. Let’s check the what features V4 JOLT is offering.

• JOLT Technology

The most unique feature that Bushnell has used is JOLT technology. For most laser rangefinders, It might be a little difficult to realize when a laser rangefinder has correctly picked up the aimed target. In such cases, you may need to shoot the laser multiple times to the target to confirm that the distance remains consistent. The problem has been resolved with JOLT technology. When you use Tour V4’s Pinseeker feature with JOLT, it gives little vibration or JOLT when it locks onto the flag properly. So, it eliminates all of your doubts and confirms that you are getting an exact distance to your aimed target.

• PinSeeker

PinSeeker is a smart technology that allows golfers to zero in on the flag and strive to ignore picking other objects in the background which could have more reflectology. Using PinSeeker with JOLT gives the golfer short vibrating pluses to let them know that the laser has properly locked onto the flag. JOLT Technology eliminates all doubts.

• Range and Magnification

Apart from distance measuring, Bushnell golf rangefinder model Tour V4 JOLT also has 5X magnification capacity. So, it will give you a considerably closer view, confirming that you have a clear view of your targeted flagstick. Also, the focus mechanism has improved in this model to help sustain a clear image. In the previous model, it was required to rotate the eyepiece to adjust the focus, but has a single slide ring up above the eyepiece which you can operate using your index finger. So, adjusting focus becomes much faster and easier using a single finger as you shoot your target.

Bushnell Tour V4 JOLT can measure ranges from 5-1000 yards and gives yardages to flags from as far as 400 yards out. Keep in mind that the maximum range is for the perfect condition to a large reflective target. However, it gives the measurement with a 1-yard accuracy.

• Tournament Legal

The Tour V4 is a tournament legal distance measuring device as it lacks a slope compensation feature. According to the current change of USGA rule 14-3, you can’t use Slope feature for tournament play. For Tour V4 Shift/Slope edition, it can be used legally for the tournament if the Slope function switch is off.

• Warranty

Bushnell Tour V4 golf laser rangefinder comes with two years of manufacturer warranty. It means, your Tour V4 is warranted to be free of faults in materials and workmanship for the next two years from the date of purchase.

• Battery and Carry Case

It requires a 3 volt CR2 Lithium battery (included) to powering the device. It also comes with an eye-catching premium looking strong and durable silver carry case. The carry case can be clip with your bag for quick access.

Bushnell Tour V4 JOLT in Action

Bushnell Tour V4 shift (Slope) Edition Review

As you already know from our earlier conversation that Tour V4 is available in two editions: Non-Slope and Slope. The Slope version can be distinguished easily as this edition has a red trim in front of it. Bushnell Tour V4 Shift is also lighter than its sibling Non-Slope version. The Slope edition weight is 5.6 ounces, and the non-slip version weight is 6.6 ounces. In addition, Bushnell has used Slope-Switch technology for V4 Shift, so golfers can on and off the Slope mode just shifting the Slope switch up and down. It’s also a water resistance device like its Non-Slope version but not waterproof and can be used in light rain without any worries. However, let’s discuss little more about what extra features are added in Bushnell (Slope) edition.

• Slope Compensation

You may already assume that it has Slope feature from the name of this edition. Usually, a rangefinder helps to measure the yardages to the pin, but the Slope feature takes this measurement process one step ahead by providing elevation adjusted yardages. It means, Slope mode takes slopes and changes of elevation into consideration when measuring the ranges between the golfer’s current position and the pin position, and then provides the adjusted yardages. Many golfers prefer this feature as it helps clubs selection but according to USGA rule 14-3, using Slope mode is not allowed in any professional tournament. However, a golfer can use Slope featuring laser rangefinder in a professional tournament, but the Slope mode must be switched off. So, it’s more logical to buy tour v4 with Slope instead of Non-Slope edition.

Slope-Switch Technology

This technology lets the golfers quickly toggle in and out of Bushnell’s patented Slope function. It also allows golfers to conveniently use Slope to get compensated yardages around the course when they want it. It’s also a USGA confirming device which is legal to use for tournament play when a player needs it, but slope mode must be turned off.

All other Non-Slope edition features that we discussed above such as PinSeeker and JOLT are available in Bushnell Tour V4 Shaft too.

Bushnell Tour V4 Shift (Slope)