Voice Caddie Laser FIT Review

[Hawk]

While the barrage of low-cost laser rangefinders that have flooded the market may make it seem like the era of innovation in this space is nearing its end, Voice Caddie has quietly continued to deliver exciting new technologies. Their newest rangefinder, the Laser FIT, is pocket sized and comes with a very cool (and useful) […]

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[Steve2100]

Lot of tech in that small package!

 

[JB]

This is an intriguing unit.
Really small and fits well in the pocket, and metal casing, make it a strong contender.

But Ball to Pin sounds absolutely awesome.
I know the article mentions CPO for its use, but I am thinking about riding with 2 and get to one ball. I can then measure ball and pin and just take the club I need and walk over.

 

[Hawk]

This is an intriguing unit.
Really small and fits well in the pocket, and metal casing, make it a strong contender.

But Ball to Pin sounds absolutely awesome.
I know the article mentions CPO for its use, but I am thinking about riding with 2 and get to one ball. I can then measure ball and pin and just take the club I need and walk over.

Yep. Measuring a playing partner's distance so they are actually ready to take their shot is a genuine timesaver.

 

[willplaysgolf]

Seems like a really solid little unit. I think Ball to Pin plus fitting in your pocket is a solid combo. I just replaced my rangefinder or this would have gotten a serious look

 

[Deebo76]

Very innovative product.

 

[Lord Tox]

Admittedly when I first started reading I thought oh look another range finder and when I got to the ball to pin part I thought I usually laser when next to the ball anyway so what Then I read the comments about CPO and shooting a partners ball as well. That could be useful for sure.

I don’t walk a lot but for those that do the size could be useful as well. Neat little product

 

[jlew]

Great article @Hawk

Like Lord Tox I started the article with a "Oh look yet another rangefinder release" and prepared myself for another write up about some new aesthetics and maybe a new colored optic. However aesthetics aside (I do like the look) the ball to pin piece was super intriguing. You've laid out several use cases that I immediately thought of and if I were to switch back to carrying a range finder this may be the one that I'd look for.

Maybe I missed this but does it key in on a ball only, or could you shoot say a tee box marker from the cart and then the pin to get a club distance without having to walk to tee. (I realize this sounds extremely lazy, but for those of us where tee boxes are 30-50 yards away from path it's beneficial)

 

[outlawx]

@Hawk great write up.

How would you rank the unit for ease of use for someone with shaky hands?

 

[Hawk]

Great article @Hawk

Like Lord Tox I started the article with a "Oh look yet another rangefinder release" and prepared myself for another write up about some new aesthetics and maybe a new colored optic. However aesthetics aside (I do like the look) the ball to pin piece was super intriguing. You've laid out several use cases that I immediately thought of and if I were to switch back to carrying a range finder this may be the one that I'd look for.

Maybe I missed this but does it key in on a ball only, or could you shoot say a tee box marker from the cart and then the pin to get a club distance without having to walk to tee. (I realize this sounds extremely lazy, but for those of us where tee boxes are 30-50 yards away from path it's beneficial)

You can shoot anything. I tested it with a few different items.

 

[Hawk]

@Hawk great write up.

How would you rank the unit for ease of use for someone with shaky hands?

Pin Tracer is 100% legit for this. It scans an area and grabs the pin.

 

[jlew]

You can shoot anything. I tested it with a few different items.

Yeah that's pretty intriguing and at a great price point.

Thanks sir!

 

[outlawx]

Pin Tracer is 100% legit for this. It scans an area and grabs the pin.

What about for the ball to pin?

 

[JW Smoove]

@Hawk great article, great explanation of the 3D ball to pin and potential value in having and using it. But for me, the size and cost, when combined with the features seems to make this one darn near the best overall value out there. And this is coming from a user of a very cheap (albeit functional) model presently. This one makes me wonder, I admit to not playing too many cart path only rounds - walking with the Alphard takes care of that, but they do happen, and after losing a club as a junior golfer and watching my daughter do same (as a HS golfer), this feature alone could pay for itself pretty quick - I admit though that once you lose a club, it's awful hard to repeat that. It would make rounds shorter that's a certainty though.

Seems like a winner that I will be looking at and pondering.

 

[That post]

That's a cool little range finder.
3D ball to pin is such nice feature I didn't know I wanted. Sounds like it could speed up pace of play if all 3 dudes in the group can shoot the distance from the cart instead of standing 3 abreast on the teebox.

 

[War Eagle]

It's time to replace my 11 year old rangefinder, and this one is pretty awesome. Price point is solid, and the form factor is nice.

The ball to pin feature sounds amazing. While waiting on a playing partner I will often laser my ball, then the pin, then do some math and have my number ready to go. Love seeing this technology actually exist and put in to this device.

That feature alone has me sold on it.

 

[Hawk]

What about for the ball to pin?

I guess it's hard for me to say as far as point and shoot goes. I just don't have that issue to the point that it has impacted my ability to hit targets. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[outlawx]

I guess it's hard for me to say as far as point and shoot goes. I just don't have that issue to the point that it has impacted my ability to hit targets. Sorry I can't be of more help.

No worries my dad needs a new rangefinder and he sometimes struggles with pin lock and the ball to pin feature would be super helpful for him. And this one doesn’t have a magnet so he will be less likely to lose it

 

[Hawk]

No worries my dad needs a new rangefinder and he sometimes struggles with pin lock and the ball to pin feature would be super helpful for him. And this one doesn’t have a magnet so he will be less likely to lose it

You're speaking my language.

#banmagnets

 

[OldandStiff]

Man that's a heck of a lot of awesome for that price. The lack of magnet is a big drawback for me though. Otherwise it sounds about perfect.

 

[JB]

You're speaking my language.

#banmagnets

Im pro magnet for full size units, but something this small? Wouldnt want it on there.
They have the rest of the full size units with the magnet on there.

 

[Hawk]

Im pro magnet for full size units, but something this small? Wouldnt want it on there.
They have the rest of the full size units with the magnet on there.

Would definitely negate it being pocket friendly with the added weight.

 

[Jeff Spicoli]

Great timing on the article for me. Ball to pin sounds really cool. You mentioned the eyepiece took some adjusting. Can you talk more about that? I've used a Callaway branded range finder, and it has a smaller lens (not sure if that's the right word) and it was awkward using.

 

[Bertie Pots]

Ok that is a cool feature they have come up with. Great article @Hawk

 

[Hawk]

Great timing on the article for me. Ball to pin sounds really cool. You mentioned the eyepiece took some adjusting. Can you talk more about that? I've used a Callaway branded range finder, and it has a smaller lens (not sure if that's the right word) and it was awkward using.

A couple factors here. The eyepiece protrudes outwards a little less than most, which is just a different feel. Also, because it's smaller, your hand is wrapped around it in a slightly different manner than normal. It just feels a little different. I had no issues grabbing pins with both bare eyes and with sunglasses.