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This is a Press Release. THP has received both of these new units and will have a review done for the home page very soon.
Leupold's® new GX®-3i and GX-4i golf rangefinders feature DNA™ (Digitally eNhanced Accuracy) engine technology and an infrared laser for instant measurements and accuracy to within six inches of the flagstick or other targets.
With both models, accuracy is displayed to the nearest 1/10th of a yard. Maximum ranging distance is 800 yards.
"These new rangefinders build on the success of our GX-3 and GX-4 models, utilizing our next-generation DNA engine to take ranging speed and precision to an even higher level," said Andy York, Leupold's vice president of sales, marketing and technology. "GX-3i and GX-4i employ the same advanced technology that makes Leupold the optic of choice for many military applications and other situations that require pinpoint accuracy at extremely long distances."
GX-3i and GX-4i can be customized to individual needs, and are designed to help golfers of all skill levels take their games to the next level.
The tournament-legal GX-3i is compact, weighing just 7.8 ounces, and measuring only 3.7 inches long, 2.9 inches high and 1.3 inches wide. GX-4i offers enhanced versatility with a removable Smart Key™ that adds the benefits of Leupold's True Golf Range™ (TGR®) and Club Selector™ features.
Each model features PinHunter® Laser Technology, which effectively filters out large background objects and zeroes in on the flag or pin for extremely precise and fast target acquisition. Golfers can select from three aiming reticles, choosing the one that works best for the intended target and usage. Distance can be displayed in yards or meters.
Other key features of both GX-3i and GX-4i include Prism Lock Technology™ and fog mode. When the rangefinder is in scan mode, Prism Lock Technology makes an audible beep upon identifying a high-intensity return from flagsticks equipped with specialized prisms (already used on many golf courses). With Prism Lock Technology, holding the rangefinder steady becomes less of a concern, and exact distance measurement is assured.
Fog mode enables the rangefinder to cut through mist and provide fast, accurate distance measurements.
When Smart Key activates the TGR and Club Selector features, GX-4i can provide accurate ranging information matched to the slope of the shot, atmospheric conditions and a golfer's personal hitting strength.
TGR allows golfers to compensate for uphill shots that play long and downhill shots that play short. Calculated from the laser-measured line-of-sight distance, incline or decline, trajectory of the ball, current temperature and specific altitude, TGR displays the adjusted "plays like" range. For example, a golfer has a lie of 150 yards from the pin but the green sits six degrees above the ball. Using advanced TGR algorithms to automatically account for each factor, the GX-4i indicates the shot should be played as if it were 164 yards.
When activated, Club Selector factors in the golfer's specific hitting strength and TGR to the target, automatically recommending the proper club for each shot. The user simply inputs his or her personal striking distance for three specific clubs and the GX-4i does the rest, even indicating when the distance falls between clubs.
Nearly as compact as the GX-3i model, GX-4i weighs 7.9 ounces, and measures 4.1 inches long, 2.9 inches high and 1.3 inches wide.
Both GX-3i and GX-4i have 6X magnification and offer a one-touch scan mode that allows users to sweep the landscape while continuously measuring distance. Additional features include fully multi-coated lenses for a crystal-clear image, an easy-to-read display and fold-down rubber eyecups. Each rangefinder is weatherproof and comes with a Cordura® holster, battery, lanyard and complete instructions.
Leupold's® new GX®-3i and GX-4i golf rangefinders feature DNA™ (Digitally eNhanced Accuracy) engine technology and an infrared laser for instant measurements and accuracy to within six inches of the flagstick or other targets.
With both models, accuracy is displayed to the nearest 1/10th of a yard. Maximum ranging distance is 800 yards.
"These new rangefinders build on the success of our GX-3 and GX-4 models, utilizing our next-generation DNA engine to take ranging speed and precision to an even higher level," said Andy York, Leupold's vice president of sales, marketing and technology. "GX-3i and GX-4i employ the same advanced technology that makes Leupold the optic of choice for many military applications and other situations that require pinpoint accuracy at extremely long distances."
GX-3i and GX-4i can be customized to individual needs, and are designed to help golfers of all skill levels take their games to the next level.
The tournament-legal GX-3i is compact, weighing just 7.8 ounces, and measuring only 3.7 inches long, 2.9 inches high and 1.3 inches wide. GX-4i offers enhanced versatility with a removable Smart Key™ that adds the benefits of Leupold's True Golf Range™ (TGR®) and Club Selector™ features.
Each model features PinHunter® Laser Technology, which effectively filters out large background objects and zeroes in on the flag or pin for extremely precise and fast target acquisition. Golfers can select from three aiming reticles, choosing the one that works best for the intended target and usage. Distance can be displayed in yards or meters.
Other key features of both GX-3i and GX-4i include Prism Lock Technology™ and fog mode. When the rangefinder is in scan mode, Prism Lock Technology makes an audible beep upon identifying a high-intensity return from flagsticks equipped with specialized prisms (already used on many golf courses). With Prism Lock Technology, holding the rangefinder steady becomes less of a concern, and exact distance measurement is assured.
Fog mode enables the rangefinder to cut through mist and provide fast, accurate distance measurements.
When Smart Key activates the TGR and Club Selector features, GX-4i can provide accurate ranging information matched to the slope of the shot, atmospheric conditions and a golfer's personal hitting strength.
TGR allows golfers to compensate for uphill shots that play long and downhill shots that play short. Calculated from the laser-measured line-of-sight distance, incline or decline, trajectory of the ball, current temperature and specific altitude, TGR displays the adjusted "plays like" range. For example, a golfer has a lie of 150 yards from the pin but the green sits six degrees above the ball. Using advanced TGR algorithms to automatically account for each factor, the GX-4i indicates the shot should be played as if it were 164 yards.
When activated, Club Selector factors in the golfer's specific hitting strength and TGR to the target, automatically recommending the proper club for each shot. The user simply inputs his or her personal striking distance for three specific clubs and the GX-4i does the rest, even indicating when the distance falls between clubs.
Nearly as compact as the GX-3i model, GX-4i weighs 7.9 ounces, and measures 4.1 inches long, 2.9 inches high and 1.3 inches wide.
Both GX-3i and GX-4i have 6X magnification and offer a one-touch scan mode that allows users to sweep the landscape while continuously measuring distance. Additional features include fully multi-coated lenses for a crystal-clear image, an easy-to-read display and fold-down rubber eyecups. Each rangefinder is weatherproof and comes with a Cordura® holster, battery, lanyard and complete instructions.