Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 Review

Being one of the most expensive rangefinder on the market, the Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 review had high expectations. After all, it should clearly outperform most other rangefinders in lesser price brackets in order to be a worthwhile investment for golfers. Also, as the flagship rangefinder of the entire Callaway line, it was quite literally designed to be that something special.

In some ways, it does stand out, but in other aspects, the Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 review found otherwise.

Highly Accurate and Simple to Use

Normally, the name Callaway is more associated with golf clubs than rangefinders, and in order to bring more to the table, Callaway teamed up with Nikon for the laser rangefinder technology that it uses. In this respect, it does not disappoint, and is able to offer a 0.5 yard (give or take) accuracy at mid-range distances that is higher than any other rangefinder.

On top of that, the Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 review was amazed at its simple 'one touch' concept that allows for quick and easy usage. Instead of fussing over the controls of a rangefinder while preparing for a shot, the LR1200 seamlessly would measure distance with a single click.

Unfavorable Comparisons

Inevitably, the question had to be asked during the Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 review as to how it stands up against other rangefinders, particularly the benchmark that is Bushnell. Although Callaway has employed a First Target Priority mode, that is supposed to more easily pick out the flag against a background of trees, many have expressed that it does not match the Bushnell's Pinseeker technology.

Furthermore, its range limit of 1,100 yards is slightly less than other top-of-the-line rangefinders, which causes many a Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 review to express dismay in its performance.

When all is said and done, it is a very useful rangefinder, with great technology that also includes a Scan mode, and 7x magnifications. But, for such an expensive model, the Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 is always bound to be measured to a higher standard, and in this, it does disappoint slightly.

Still, it does have its advantages, and processes distance much faster than other rangefinders. So, if targeting is not an issue, with a combination of the one touch usage and faster processing, a golfer would be able to get his readings in a fraction of the time that it would take when using other models.

Essentially, it boils down to a judgment call, but the Callaway Rangefinder LR1200 review would suggest that the model is no slouch, but could be better.

Callaway Rangefinder LR550 Review

Technically speaking, it is the budget model of the Callaway line of rangefinders, but it does not appear to lack much in terms of features. In fact, despite being scaled back in some functions, its low price tag has been found by the Callaway Rangefinder LR550 Review to address the constant complaint that the LR1200 model was too pricey to be worthwhile.

Despite being branded as a woman's sports model, the LR550 really has nothing gender-specific about it, and male golfers will no doubt appreciate all of its features as much as women would.

Small Reductions and Limitations

Of course, the Callaway Rangefinder LR550 review would be surprised if, at almost two hundred dollars less than the LR1200, it offered the exact same set of features. Instead, some areas do have reduced effectiveness and other limitations.

Most noticeably, is the range, where the LR550 offers a 550 yard top range as opposed to the 1,100 of the LR1200. Likewise, it also only has a 6x magnification capability that, while respectable, is not as good as the 7x which some other models offer.

Lastly, the 20-second scan mode of the LR1200 is only 8 seconds when tested in the Callaway Rangefinder LR550 review, which may or may not be a consideration depending on how one likes to use this rangefinder.

Offering Value for Money

When all is said and done, none of the limitations that were studied in the Callaway Rangefinder LR550 review limit it very much at all. For the sake of a much lower price tag, they are sacrifices that many feel are worth being made.

Still very much a part of the LR550 is the one touch controls, LCD backlight, and first target priority mode which can really ease picking out the flag amidst a background of trees. Admittedly, the LR550 does not measure distance as fast as the LR1200, but it isn't too slow that it would be tedious either.

Bottom line is, for a budget rangefinder, the Callaway Rangefinder LR550 review finds it to be extremely effective and priced attractively. Where the LR1200 sometimes drew criticism for being too expensive for the features that it offered, the LR550 gains praise for offering so many features at such a low price tag.

No shadow of a doubt about it, among the cheaper rangefinders that are available, the LR550 is markedly set apart by merit of its distinguished features.