Precision Pro NX2

[lchang]

Has anyone tried this yet? Seem to be no reviews out there that I can find? It's the same as the old NX7 without the vibration feature--but the same price? So, the improved part is ... what?

[golf_addict73]

I'm not quite understanding the concept other them trying to come out with a more modern looking design. I thought they were making good moves with the NX9, but this just makes me question the direction they're going.

[lchang]

Here's my thinking:

I have no interest in the slope feature and minimal interest in the vibration thing. I've read such good things about Precision Pro as a company and its cust service--and recent negative things about Leupold's cust service. PP also has a 90 day guarantee.In 2020, I'm assuming the gap for the basic functionality I want between PP and Leupold/Bushnell has shrunk quite a bit.If I'm gonna buy from PP, I might as well get their newest model -- the latest model that happens to fit the requirements I need. So, I just ordered an NX2. Will post comments after I have some experience with it.

[lchang]

Used the NX2 for a round yesterday. Worked great for me--yardage acquisition was easy and fast--maybe a second or so faster than my Leupold GX3 (circa 2010). I found the optics and magnification to be quite good.

It's a bit chunkier, lighter, and more plasticky/cheaper feeling than that Leupold. Nonetheless, assuming it proves to be durable (and PP stays in business and supports it!), I'm very happy with it for its purchase price.

[brew4eagle]

Why not get the NX7 with pulse for the same price as the NX2?

[cristphoto]

It improved their bottom line?

[lchang]

"Improved Target Acquisition Technology"? Specious? For me personally, I had no interest in the pulse thing, so just wanted the latest tech from them. (Which may indeed include faster target acquisition)

[8602081]

I have the NX7.. Works great.. Easy to pickup the flags.

They have a battery replacement program that works..

 

 

[brew4eagle]

I don't know. I see the NX2 as a replacement Nexus and the NX7 as the better tech. Seems the smarter buy is the higher tech NX7 at the same price, at least while it's on sale/available.

[lchang]

Hmmm. If so, my bad. Except ... so far I'm quite happy with my NX2, so ...

[brew4eagle]

I don't mean to rain on your parade, just like you I'm trying to understand what the NX2 is. Figured this discussion might help others. I ordered a NX7 to give a shot. Can't go wrong at $150, I hope.

[lchang]

No problem at all! Like I said, quite happy with the price point and usefulness. (assuming durability holds up--and relatedly: chose the company because if its rep on this board.)

[Bob Cat]

Just went online to order my first replacement battery. Hope it gets here soon. Hard a hard time picking anything up even though the display was working. The battery meter was showing no bars so I assume and hope that's the problem.

[lchang]

I always carry an extra CR2 battery in my golf bag. (They are cheap! I always thought precision pro’s battery service was smart cheap marketing.)

 

anyway, interested in hearing if the problem with the device is because of the battery being low on juice—or from a defective device.

[cristphoto]

90 day warranty is pretty weak. Bushnell and Leupold are 2 years and Nikon is 5 years.

[lchang]

90 days is “money back guarantee” period from PrecisionPro. They also have a 2-year Warranty.

[cristphoto]

OK, that's much better. I was just going off the statement I quoted.

[Bob Cat]

Rec’d my first new free battery within 6 days and the unit works perfectly now. I was VERY happy to get accurate readings immediately even with trees in the background. The new battery revived the unit to "as new performance".

[Audi A-Fore]

How are these working out for you? I can personally attest that you don't need the free batteries as I have personally provided free battery funding for life on this thing. ;)

 

[lchang]

Haha. Perfect Precision Pro advertisement right there. "Buy an NX2. The golf wagers you win from your buddy will pay for it and the batteries and then some."

[Audi A-Fore]

Too bad your driver's obsolete. You can't be a proper GolfWRX member without constant golf equipment upgrades. ;)

[ChrisGio315]

I have the NX9 HD and it’s great! Had to send my old unit in and they replaced it with a new one in a week. Very happy with the company and the device.

[xkilgorextroutx]

I also have the NX9 HD and zero complaints. Got it last year and still showing 3 bars on the battery. Darn good performance on the course and the magnet is as solid as they come.

[lchang]

My NX2 did have trouble a couple times in my recent round in (light) foggy conditions. (It would read 10 yards from ~150 out). My old Leupold seemed to do fine in similar conditions. A bit of a bummer given that fog is common on the courses I play a lot.

[Bob Cat]

Just an update. 3 weeks after installing the new/free replacement battery, the accuracy remains as does the strong lock-on vibration.

My point is that if you have trouble locking in an accurate distance or are getting dashes instead of numbers, replace your battery. And waving back and forth across a flag with trees behind it has worked for me as well.

[lchang]