Nikon COOLSHOT PROII STABILIZED Golf Rangefinder | Waterproof & stabilized laser rangefinder with slope, OLED display | Official Nikon USA Model

Several of my golf buddies have range finders from Blue Tees and Bushnell. These are all fabulous range finders with their own sets of pros and cons, so when it came time to buy my own I wanted to see what other options existed. The Nikon is a bit pricey (not so much when compared to a top of the line Bushnell) but the image stabilization is an absolute game changer. With both the blue tees and the Bushnell, the range finding is fine but I always found from over 150 yds out, that getting a stable mark on the pin is challenging. Jolt and (insert marketing term for being locked on to a target here) is helpful in increasing confidence you've shot the right thing. But nothing compares to seeing the pin through a stable image and shooting it directly. Couple that with the nice green ring and pleasant chirp you get when locked on and I now have 100% confidence what I've measured is an accurate number. Optics are fabulous, easily as good as any Bushnell I've come across. The display is extremely crisp and bright. The diopter adjustment is great, easy to change, but holds its position so it does not fall out of place. Its also a small form factor compared to the BlueTees or higher end Bushnell and feels wonderful in the hand. Cons are few and mostly begin and end with no integrated magnet and a somewhat low aesthetic value (but otherwise well made) included case. That said, its water-proof so setting it down on the fair-way while I take my next shot has never concerned me. There are 4 modes that are confusing to begin with, but make sense after a few-round which is the only reason I rated this range finder 4 stars for easy-to-use. Tldr: This is fantastic, high-quality range-finder on par with any Bushnell product I've seen. The image stabilization plus green ring and chirp set this apart and make it in my opinion the best range-finder currently on the market.

This is my first personally owned rangefinder and I am thoroughly impressed. Accuracy is spot on. Very well lit and easy to read. Pin locking feature is very clear. Locks on crazy fast in less than half a second most of the time. The best feature by far is the image stabilization. I have been mooching off of my playing partners for years borrowing their rangefinders and have always had issues with locking onto pins because I couldn’t keep steady enough to lock onto the pin. Usually I end up holding my breath, tensing up, holding an awkward posture, or leaning on my cart to stay still. I can now hold the rangefinder completely still with one hand and lock onto the pin almost immediately. The stillness of the image and target is uncanny. My playing partner bought one right after trying it out during a round with me. Something to note is that this doesn’t come with a magnet. I read somewhere magnets can interfere with or damage the gyroscopes/stabilization hardware, so I would refrain from putting a magnet strap on this. In addition, Nikon could have done a better job of adding rubber over molds as the hard plastic doesn’t look to be able to take an impact or drop at all. Considering this likely would have to sit in the cart cup holder or compartment considering there’s no magnet, I would have liked a more durable shell/casing. Bushnell definitely did a better job there. Just to be safe I would recommend keeping it in a case and take it in and out when using. For me the performance very much outweighs the need for a magnet or extra idiotproofing. Highly recommend.

Rangefinders have gotten to the point now where you can get very good ones without spending a lot of money. I've tried a bunch and they are all pretty much the same from an accuracy standpoint. What makes this Nikon stand out (and worth the higher price) is: 1) super clear optics, good field of view, and good eye relief (matters if wearing eye glasses or sunglasses) 2) stabilization is quick and effective. Other 6x rangefinders I have used are harder for me to pinpoint a flag 3) fast readout... yardage can be continuously scanned, but even in single shot mode, it's among the fastest I've seen 4) actual replaceable battery. Battery life is outstanding, but when it's done, you can just swap a new one. A lot of other high-feature rangefinders have built-in rechargeable batteries, which I don't think is as good 5) high contrast display/graphics Overall, my favorite rangefinder.

So everyone that’s already given this unit 5 stars has pretty well summed up most of the same things I’ve experienced with the one I own already. I really wanted to answer a question that some folks have had about the rattle they may feel when the unit is not in use. This little unit actually has a quite powerful image stabilizer mechanism. The loose part that you feel is actually a gyro counterweight swinging freely when not in use. It’s definitely not broken. You won’t hear it actually “rattling”, rather you will simply feel something wobbling in there. Not a defect in any way. That is definitely an attribute of the image stabilizer mechanism. No doubt. As for my faith in the quality and reliability of this Nikon Coolshot Pro 2 Stabilized?? Tomorrow I’ll be delivered another one I just bought here as a gift because it really is the best range finder I have ever owned. I’ve had a few brands/models and that image stabilization is a dang game changer. Seriously. I couldn’t give a higher recommendation for a rangefinder for out on the golf course. Besides the lack of a magnet (a magnet on the actual case of the unit would effext the image stabilizer so a padded magnetic Velcro strap would work fine), this thing is literally perfect for its intended task.

I like this product, but I have had problems with it picking up distances behind flags and not the actual flags. In several instances, it gave me the "pin lock" indication that was 25-100 yards off!!! it appears that the pin lock selects branches of trees in the background over the actual pins. I've had to target the ground next to the pin to get distances which doesn't work going uphill. The image stabilization feature is awesome. I find the lack of magnets annoying. It takes up valuable beer space because it lives in the cart cupholder during a round of golf. The Bushnell is far more convenient there. Likewise, the Bushnell magnets make it convenient to pick up off the ground with a club head. I really want to like this product more than I do. A GPS is probably a better tool and cheaper too. I would only buy this after I have a good gps.

This thing is a beast! Absolutely love this rangefinder. I went through six different rangefinders all returned after one round of golf to get to this one. Pros: 1. First and foremost the Image stabilization is Must have! No More trying desperately to hold still to hit the flag. Once you try this feature alone you will Never want to be without it. 2. Crystal clear optics - Best on the Market 3. Love the lock on Flag feature with green circle 4. Lighting fast - Instant reads... I can read the flag as well as the front and back in seconds. 5. Very Accurate 6. Fits in the Palm 7. Slope feature works perfect and the fact I can turn it off for competition is awesome Cons: 1. No built in magnet - This would have been nice to have but nothing a simple magnetic strap didn't fix.

I've put off buying a rangefinder for a long time now because I had trouble holding them steady and getting a reading...my hands just weren't steady enough. This Nikon rangefinder was just the ticket for me, and the "Stabilized" in the product name is no joke. I received it on a Thursday, played twice over the weekend and here I am on Monday writing the review. The stabilization feature that is built-in is simply amazing, and I had readings so much faster than I have had with un-stabilized rangefinders that just couldn't seem to lock onto a target unless one held it very steady. The 5-year warranty is also a plus, but having had other Nikon products I can almost guarantee that the warranty will not be necessary. If I could add anything to the product, I would be a built-in magnet, but I found a STICKIT rangefinder strap that does the trick. You will not be disappointed in your purchase of this product.

I tried 3 different ones. Very clear image and the stability is nice. The problem is the unit will not always lock on the intended target.

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL RANGEFINDERS (including Garmin, Bushnell's) and the Nikon COOLSHOT PROⅡ STABILIZED with Slope stands well above the rest and in my opinion, is the one to beat. The image is clear, stable and the operation is intuitive. The target acquisition is very fast (lightning fast), the distances posted are accurate, the slope function is GREAT. ETC........... As for the $$$$, you really get what you pay for.... I love it...

Worth the $$ for clarity and stability - i have several image stabilised binoculars as well its a no brainer for clairty when zoomed in....anything else is not in the same league

Nice looking product. Very helpful for my golf game

This product is amazing. The stabilization was the big reason I went with the Nikon on the high end range finder. For me this is upgrading from an off brand one that seems to have started giving iff distances and how i shake unfortunately difficult to lock on anything. This is a massive game changer for me. This has been so quick and right on - truly an amazing product if you struggle with locking on…and the optics are 10/10 with the picture you get in the unit. I did want to tell people yes, it will shake when you take it out if the package but THAT IS THE STABILIZATION. It activates when you turn the unit on so if you shake the hell out of the thing before you could ruin the stabilization. Just remember the lens is suspended in the unit and thats how a stabilization feature works. The case in ny opinion could be better, its pretty good but a hard case with a magnet would be awesome!

The stability on this range finder is second to none. Super clear down the scope with slope adjustment and easy lock on which makes it fast to scope the pin. Only draw back is no magnet and not sure if the battery is rechargeable. But happy overall