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USGA RULING OPENS DOOR FOR NEW BUSHNELL GOLF TOUR V4 SLOPE EDITION’S USE DURING TOURNAMENT PLAY

Tour V4 and Tour V4 Slope Feature New Ergonomic Design and Improved Speed and Accuracy

Bushnell Golf, makers of the #1 Laser Rangefinder on the PGA Tour, today unveiled the new Tour V4 family of rangefinders. The Tour V4 and Tour V4 Slope Edition are faster than their predecessor, 30% smaller and more ergonomically designed to increase the ease and accuracy in acquiring yardages. The Tour V4 Slope Edition uses patented, Tour trusted technology to provide compensated distances for elevation changes.

The USGA’s revision of rule 14-3, effective January 1, 2016 enables players to use DMD’s with a slope function, so long as the function is disabled during play. Bushnell designed the Tour V4 Slope Edition with the ability to turn the slope function on and off, making it legal for tournament play.

“Our Slope technology is counted on by PGA Tour Professionals and playing pros around the world,” said Scott Peterson, Senior Product Manager at Bushnell. “In the past, amateurs have been reluctant to purchase rangefinders with Slope Technology. With the new USGA rule change, the Tour V4 Slope will now be conforming during tournament play and for posting handicap rounds by turning slope mode off.”

Continuing the trend of evolving precision through industry-leading technologies, Bushnell Golf is also proud to include JOLT Technology in their new line of Tour V4 Laser Rangefinders. When the golfer aims the Tour V4 at a flag, JOLT Technology provides short vibrating bursts to signal Bushnell’s advanced PinSeeker Technology has isolated the target and locked onto the flag. Along with the JOLT Technology, a faster processor has been incorporated into the unit to provide yardage readings faster than the Tour v3.

Product features include:

  • PinSeeker with JOLT Technology to confirm the laser has zeroed in on the flag
  • Accurate to within one yard
  • Five to 1,000-yard range performance (400 yards to a flag)
  • 5x magnification (objects appear 5x closer)
  • New ergonomic design with Stabi-grip
  • 30% smaller than Tour v3
  • Fast focus system
  • Rain proof
  • New premium carry case and three-volt battery included
  • Industry leading two-year warranty

The Tour V4 and Tour V4 Slope will both be available at Bushnell retailers nationwide beginning in mid-April. The retail price for the Tour V4 is $299 and Tour V4 Slope is $399.

Bushnell, the #1 choice of professional golfers, offers a full array of rangefinders, which continue to change and improve the way golfers assess distances, ultimately improving performance.

For more information on the Bushnell family of rangefinders, visit the company’s website at www.bushnellgolf.com.

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This is a nice unit, I will probably be looking at a new rangefinder this year and with the USGAs ruling on slope equipped rangefinders this one will certainly be on my radar.
 
Looks great! Interesting that the new rule just allows for you to turn off the slope I wonder how that will be regulated.

Are the displays still black on these models?
 
I have the Tour V3 and it's a great rangefinder. Sounds like they've made some improvements and made it a little smaller as well.
 
Rangefinder is the one thing I really want to add to the bag this year. Tired of using my phone. Hope this model makes some of the other prices go down

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The ergonomics aspect is huge. I enjoyed that in the few rounds is pent with the tour x. Glad to see them being the ability to have slope on or off. I've been looking to upgrade my bushnell and this maybe the route I go.
 
I always used a GPS. Maybe it's time to try a range finder. Seems like this one does everything!
 
Good looking unit. Not in the market for a new one but curious to hear if previous slope models that can also be turned "off" are illegal for tourney play.
 
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#Cookie said:
Good looking unit. Not in the market for a new one but curious to hear if previous slope models that can also be turned "off" are illegal for tourney play.
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to my understanding, as long as the function can be turned off and readouts are available to the player without slope, they are allowed for tournament play.
 
ddec said:
to my understanding, as long as the function can be turned off and readouts are available to the player without slope, they are allowed for tournament play.
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Thanks, makes sense. They mention the V4 slope technology in their press release as if this is the first (and maybe it is in the eyes of the USGA). Research time!
 
#Cookie said:
Good looking unit. Not in the market for a new one but curious to hear if previous slope models that can also be turned "off" are illegal for tourney play.
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I thought some models would allow you to turn it off but I could be wrong
 
Huge V3 fan and faster/smaller unit here sounds like a winner!
 
hmmmmm. May be time to upgrade from the V3. I really like the looks of this one
 
The Tour X has that little thumb slot as well. I think it's darn near revolutionary.
 
This V4 looks fantastic.
 
Bushnell does such a great job with this line. The V3 has undoubtedly helped my game a ton. This sounds like a nice next step.
 
Really like my V3 and like even more that this one is faster and 30% smaller.
 
Looks good. V3 was a superb product and if it's improved at all it will be a winner.
 
Sounds like a beast. Perhaps this will be my best laser.
 
As others have said, the thumb spot is worth an upgrade on its own. Maybe my favorite thing about the Tour X.
 
The Z6 has treated me very well over the years but it may be time to upgrade. this one is definitely on the list as possibly replacing the Z6 for me
 
Looks good, but if I get a range finder it will be the Tour X
 
Bushnell Tour V4 and Tour V4 Slope Laser Rangefinder - THP Preview

I like it, i like it alot! Not in the market b/c myV3 is still kicking butt but the ppt and looks would have me buy in a second.

Also the new USGA ruling is huge
 
This sounds like a winner. Will probably need to replace my Tour V2 soon and the Tour V4 might be the one! Thanks for sharing.
 
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