My Review of the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized is the best Nikon golf rangefinder by a huge margin. The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized is much better than the Nikon Coolshot 20 GII and 40 because it has a lot of great features not found in previous Nikon Coolshot golf rangefinders including a red OLED display, image stabilization technology, and a green LED light to indicate if the slope function is being used. It also comes with slope adjustment technology, Hyper Read for fast measurement responses, and a waterproof and fog proof body design.
It has a longer range than any of the best low budget golf laser rangefinders, including the Blue Tees Series 3 and Series 2, and its’ ranging performance is comparable to the best Bushnell golf rangefinders including the Bushnell Tour V5 Shift and Bushnell Pro XE. It can measure the distance to a flag that is 500 yards away and the distance to a large reflective object that is 1200 yards away. If you want to read about the differences among the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized, Bushnell Pro XE, and Bushnell Tour V5 Shift, then please read these articles: Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized vs Bushnell Pro XE and Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized vs Bushnell Tour V5 Shift.
Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized Features
• Nikon’s Exclusive Image Stabilization Technology – stabilizes not only the viewfinder, but also the outbound laser for unequaled accuracy and control. This technology has been used in Nikon camera lenses for many decades and it is finally available in their rangefinders. Finally there is a solution that doesn’t involve bracing against a tree hold a rangefinder sufficiently steady to know with confidence that you’ve hit the right target.
• Slope On/Off Green LED Indicator – Nikon’s exclusive external green LED indicator provides a visual confirmation that your device is in a USGA conforming mode which means it is legal for Tournament play and you won’t get disqualified.
• Crystal Clear Red OLED Display with auto or manual brightness levels
• Nikon’s Exclusive Flag Locked‐On technology – When measuring the distance to a flagstick with many trees in the background, a green ring circles the target to confirm flag lock.
• 8 second continuous measurement technology – Continuous measurement (up to 8 seconds) allows for quick, easy measurements to multiple targets – flagstick, trees, hazards – everything you need to know as you prepare your shot.
• Waterproof and fogproof body design – It is waterproof, not just water resistant or rainproof like most rangefinders, and also fogproof – nitrogen filled to eliminate internal condensation.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized come with Image Stabilization Technology for Shaky Hands?
The new COOLSHOT PRO STABILIZED provides a major advantage for golfers who rely on accurate distance measurements before taking a shot: Unshakable confidence. Through technology that stabilizes the slight hand movements that occur while ranging, COOLSHOT PRO STABILIZED enables you to direct the laser onto any target faster and more confidently, especially beneficial with small objects such as flagsticks. Stabilized Technology will reduce vibrations of the image in the viewfinder caused by hand movement by approximately 80% and at that same time, the irradiated laser is also aligned. It will stabilize targeting and give you easy, fast measurements to the flagstick. You will be able to acquire a small subject such as a flagstick faster, and direct the laser onto the target more easily.
What measurement display modes does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized come with?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized comes with Golf ‘Play As” mode, Actual distance mode, Horizontal distance and height mode and Actual distance and height mode. The Golf ‘Play As” mode will display the actual or straight-line distance and slope-adjusted distance and indicate if the incline is upward or downward. The Actual distance mode will display the straight-line distance. The Horizontal distance and height mode will display the horizontal distance and height and indicate if the incline is upward or downward. The Actual distance and height mode will display the straight-line distance and height and indicate if the incline is upward or downward.
What is the measurement range of the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf laser rangefinder?
It can measure targets that are as close as 8 yards away and as far as 1200 yards away.
How accurate is the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized?
• Accurate to .75 yards inside 700 yards
• Accurate to 1.25 yards from 700-1000 yards
• Accurate to 1.75 yards beyond 1000 yards
How much magnification powers does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized have?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized comes with 6X magnification power, multilayer coating and diopter adjustment functionality which will give anyone who is either nearsighted or farsighted a clear view of the flag.
Can the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder give you continuous distance measurements?
Yes this rangefinder has an 8 second continuous measurement feature which will make it easy to target a small object. When the user pushes and holds down the Power button, the laser rangefinder will continuously measure any target for eight seconds which minimizes the effect of hand shake. This is useful when trying to find measurements of multiple or very small or thin objects, allowing you to know the distance to hazards, pins, mounds, and trees in seconds with the push of a button. With this feature, you have the ability to scan across the green to easily pick out a flagstick from the background.
Can you use the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder if you wear eyeglasses?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder has a large ocular with a long eye relief design: They all come with a large ocular with a long eye relief design that provides a wide field of view and easy viewing, especially for people who wear eyeglasses. It will give you a clear and comfortable view which will make it easier to spot small targets such as flagsticks.
Will the lens of the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized rangefinder give you bright and clear images?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder comes with a lens with multilayer coating which will increase light transmission and reduces flare and ghost due to light reflection and give you a much brighter and clearer view of all of the flagsticks, water hazards, sand bunkers and trees.
What type of battery does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder use?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder uses a lithium CR2 battery that lasts for approximately 20,000 measurements. Unfortunately, they are not rechargeable.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder have a red OLED display?
Yes it comes with a bright, 6x Monocular with High-Visibility OLED Display and Wide Field of View. Integral monocular features Nikon’s multicoated optics for bright, clear viewing and a rear diopter ring for fast focus to each user’s eyesight. Red OLED display provides automatic brightness adjustment for ideal visibility in varying light conditions.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder adjust distances for slope or elevation changes?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized rangefinder comes with slope compensation and it is the only Nikon golf rangefinder with slope-adjusted distances. This is an important feature because knowing the slope-adjusted distance will give you more accurate information to help you choose the correct club to use. The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized comes with the Nikon Slope-Adjusting ID (Incline/Decline) Technology feature that will help you figure out how far any uphill or downhill shot will play. The slope adjusted distance is a combination of the horizontal distance and change in height which becomes your guide for how far you should play the ball.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder come with a slope on/off indicator?
Yes it comes with a slope on/off indicator that will indicate to tournament organizers that your device is not using slope compensation technology. This device has a green LED light that an Actual Distance Indicator that clearly signals to observers that the Incline/Decline measurement function (ID Technology) is not in use. Green LED light blinks as long as the power is on. As the Slope (ID) feature is turned off, the Competitive Confirmation indicator is simultaneously turned off. Confirms compliance with USGA Local Rule 14-3 for tournament play.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder come with flag lock confirmation?
Yes it has locked on technology that will confirm the distance measurement to the flagstick. It will make certain that the measured distance is to the flagstick and not to the trees behind it. This is great for any approach shot to a green that has a lot of trees in the background. Nikon’s Locked On Technology green circle visually tells you that the distance is to the closest subject, the flagstick. If you are measuring the trees in the background, the green locked on circle will not appear. The green locked on circle only appears when measuring the flagstick.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder vibrate after flag lock?
No it does not vibrate like the Bushnell golf rangefinders do. In fact, no Nikon golf rangefinders have a vibration flaglock confirmation feature.
Is the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder waterproof and fogproof?
Yes the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized has a waterproof and fogproof body design. The other Nikon golf rangefinders are only rainproof. The body of the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized is filled with nitrogen gas and sealed which makes it both waterproof and fogproof. This means you can use this unit even in case of a sudden shower. The nitrogen gas prevents the inside of the optical system from fogging up or molding even under significant changes in temperature.
Does the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder give you fast distance measurements?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized comes with Nikon’s original data processing algorithm, ‘Hyper Read’, which will help you get really fast measurements and speed up your round. Nikon’s next-gen Hyper Read consistently displays your measurement results in approximately 0.3 seconds regardless of distance. This feature will display the distance measurement result with a fast and stable response even if the target is located far away.
How long is the warranty for the Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder?
The Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized golf rangefinder has an Industry Leading 5-year warranty. Rangefinders from other companies only come with the Industry standard 2 year warranty.