RIFE - RX5 - Mens Graphite Oversized Golf Driver - Male Golf Club - Black - Right Hand - 10.5 Degree

Product Information

When Guerin Rife founded Rife, it was a US-based company. Today, it is unclear where Rife golf clubs are manufactured. This rangefinder offers enhanced accuracy and consistency over the Tour V5 Shift thanks to improved electronics and an improved PinSeeker algorithm. Slope Switch feature carries over, allowing you to toggle on or off slope adjusted distances. You also get 6x magnification, so you get a clear view when looking through the viewfinder and we also liked the weight, durability the way it sits well in the hand. Additionally, you also get a very sturdy case which is really nicely made, along with some instructions, a cloth for cleaning the lens of the rangefinder, a CR2 battery and a clip that allows you to attach the rangefinder to your bag.

You also get a Caddy Mode, significant battery life, water-resistance and put simply, we’ve never tested a rangefinder with so many features, on a unit that is so compact.There are many reasons as to why many golfers favor rangefinders over the best golf watches and best golf GPS devices, with players preferring the convenience and speed you find in the device. What's more, rangefinders run on batteries, which means they can be left in your golf bag between rounds and therefore provide a much more hassle-free user experience compared to GPS units, which often need regular charging. After a couple of years, Guerin Rife sold Rife Golf to International Leisure Group Limited which has bought out a number of small golf manufacturing companies. Though the price might seem steep at first, a good rangefinder should last a long time, with the potential to lower your scores for years to come. It’s unlikely that you’ll have to replace your rangefinder as often as other golf accessories such as a golf bag and golf shoes (even waterproof golf shoes). What features should I look out for?

In Pin mode, the main reading that it gives you is the one that's been calculated with the Slope so below it will tell the actual distance and how much it's playing up or downhill. All distances come in yards and are even given in decimal places which is some level of detail.At Golf Monthly we have a comprehensive testing procedure around rangefinders. As you would expect, this involves using different models out on the course, over a number of rounds and importantly in different conditions too because this gives us an idea on how particular models deal with sunlight, rain and wind.