Golfers who have been searching for a budget-friendly laser rangefinder have certainly been in luck over the past several years. The steep competition has undoubtedly driven the cost to the consumer down, but in many cases, some features and overall quality tend to go missing.
TecTecTec is not new to the cost-friendly game. They opened their doors back in 2014 with a mission statement of “Only What You Need,” and they followed up on that by offering devices that offered innovation, precision, and friendlier prices. It didn’t take them long to experience success as they became the #1 Rangefinder sold on Amazon from 2016 to 2020. Today, TecTecTec is announcing KLYR, a new product to their rangefinder stable, one that they hope will suit the needs of a vast majority of golfers and set the company on a new path.
“We hold several patents and have developed 100+ products for golfers over the past 8 years,” said Steve Henneman, Global Sales Director for TecTecTec. “Our team spans across the oceans, which gives us a unique advantage. We absolutely lean on different geographic markets for inspiration and ideation. In my opinion, the new KLYR rangefinder is the most exciting product we’ve ever brought to market.”
With KLYR (pronounced clear), TecTecTec is not trying to set the bar for the cheapest rangefinder on the market. Instead, we see a device around that $200 price point that offers many features found on higher-end units. For starters, KLYR is a compact unit roughly 30% smaller than the average rangefinder. Being on the smaller side means it is easy to throw in your pocket, but you can also utilize the magnetic belt clip for quick and easy access. The built-in magnet can also secure KLYR to your golf cart. As a nice bonus, a magnetic ball marker can also be connected to either the belt clip or the side of the rangefinder itself.
Other features include slope readouts to give accurate yardages based on elevation changes. TecTecTec has three other rangefinders with slope functionality, although all three use a pop-out faceplate to enable/disable the slope readings. KLYR handles slope modes much more traditionally with a sliding ON/OFF button. There is also a Target Lock Vibration mode that gives haptic feedback once the flagstick, or any other target, has been acquired.
With the unveiling of KLYR, it seems TecTecTec has decided they aren’t going to be participating in the battle for the lowest price, but rather give golfers what they need in a practical price. KLYR may not have the optical image stabilization found in the TecTecTec ULT-S and ULT-S Pro models, but it hits the features that most golfers will enjoy. Adding a magnet to rangefinders is becoming a more sought-after feature these days, so it’s nice to see it included on a device of this price point.
More information on the new KLYR rangefinder can be found at www.us.tectectec.com.
The Details
Available: Pre-Order Now
Price: $199.99
Colors: Black, White, High-Vis Yellow
