Blue Tees Golf S3 Rangefinder

[jdvela55]

Anyone have one that can provide feedback.  Looks like a nice one and not crazy expensive with the slope function.  

 

Thanks

[Sons_of_Pitches]

I didn’t care for it because of the optics (not bright enough for my liking).  It did function as designed and was quick and accurate on the numbers though.  I am just so used to my Nikon Coolshot Stabilized.

[clemsonlineman]

Just got one.   I can shoot a pin 5 times and get 5 different yardages and it won't show anything uphill.   I used it on several holes that are obviously uphill and it either shows it flat or slightly downhill.   

[clemsonlineman]

It's going back to dicks tomorrow 

[harpua728]

Mine works well.  In line with expectations I guess.

[Bsudgolf]

Just ordered a refurbished S3 max today from rock bottom golf. I'm going from an old bushnell without slope so I'm hoping it is a bit of an upgrade for me. We shall see

[MountainKing]

I like mine a lot.  I do notice that If I shoot a flag several times I get different readings, but they're never more than 2-3 yards difference, and the range finder I replaced it with had a similar issue.  It's also been right in line with my buddies bushnell.  I don't regret the puchase at all, and would reccomend.

[Wardonation]

anyone have any updates or more info on this rangefinder? Thanks as always

 

[MPAndreassi]

4 minutes ago, Wardonation said:

anyone have any updates or more info on this rangefinder? Thanks as always

 

Mine just got here today. Not playing until Friday but will report back after a few rounds. 

[MPAndreassi]

On 5/25/2022 at 7:50 PM, Wardonation said:

anyone have any updates or more info on this rangefinder? Thanks as always

 

 

 

I've played a few rounds with it now, and I'm on the fence with it. I've always had a Bushnell or a Leupold so comparing it devices like that it's a bit of a let down. The optics aren't nearly as clear, and the display is actually quite dim. Combining both of the issues it can be a bit of a pain getting settled on the target you're after. As far as the accuracy goes it's within 1 or 2 yards of my Bushnell so no issues there. I haven't played in any problematic weather conditions with it yet, but I anticipate the issues I mentioned above only being worse. I'll likely be returning and going another direction, but will be giving it one more round on Wednesday. 

[Wardonation]

13 hours ago, MPAndreassi said:

 

 

I've played a few rounds with it now, and I'm on the fence with it. I've always had a Bushnell or a Leupold so comparing it devices like that it's a bit of a let down. The optics aren't nearly as clear, and the display is actually quite dim. Combining both of the issues it can be a bit of a pain getting settled on the target you're after. As far as the accuracy goes it's within 1 or 2 yards of my Bushnell so no issues there. I haven't played in any problematic weather conditions with it yet, but I anticipate the issues I mentioned above only being worse. I'll likely be returning and going another direction, but will be giving it one more round on Wednesday. 

Costco has the CL2 on sale for $299, so I went for it. Thank you for input really appreciate it...

[krsgolf]

Bought one at my pro shop recently and overall I've been happy with feel, optics, magnet and performance.  I haven't experienced some of the same optics issues others have expressed.  It has been bright and acquires distance quickly.  Haven't had a single issue picking up something in the background.  I have found horizontal distance to be on par with Bushnell as well never differing by more than a yard.  Perfectly acceptable.  Where I am struggling with it is in the slope calculation.  During a couple of instances it has shown me a slope distance of 7-9 yards more than the horizontal on a virtually flat hole.  In another instance, a downhill par 3, it always shows 8-12 yards less slope (plays as) distance than the Bushnell and I don't buy its distance.   

 

Has anyone else experienced slope distances they don't really trust with the Series 3 MAX?

[MudShark]

I should preface this comment with the fact I've never used a rangefinder before.

 

That being said, I picked up the Blue Tees S3 Max at Dicks a couple weeks ago. The next day I took it out to the course, and in ten attempts was unable to get a reading. The display showed the unit was on, but no amount of button pressing resulted in a reading on the screen.

 

To check if maybe it was just me, I let my golf partner, who has used a rangefinder for years, try it. He was unable to get a reading one it, either.

 

Perhaps both of us weren't able to hold it steady enough...I don't know.

 

I ended up returning it to Dicks.

 

Am now seriously considering the Bushnell V5.

[NCDuffer]

For shaky hands, the Nikon Pro Stabilized is great.  I have one, but it’s not quite as fast to lock on as my son’s Bushnell V3.  

[Brian_Mc]

On 7/5/2022 at 11:51 AM, krsgolf said:

Bought one at my pro shop recently and overall I've been happy with feel, optics, magnet and performance.  I haven't experienced some of the same optics issues others have expressed.  It has been bright and acquires distance quickly.  Haven't had a single issue picking up something in the background.  I have found horizontal distance to be on par with Bushnell as well never differing by more than a yard.  Perfectly acceptable.  Where I am struggling with it is in the slope calculation.  During a couple of instances it has shown me a slope distance of 7-9 yards more than the horizontal on a virtually flat hole.  In another instance, a downhill par 3, it always shows 8-12 yards less slope (plays as) distance than the Bushnell and I don't buy its distance.   

 

Has anyone else experienced slope distances they don't really trust with the Series 3 MAX?

Maybe not the exact same thing, but after a round or so mine started reading about 20 to 25 yards short. After removing/reinserting the battery, all was well.  After it did it again during a round, I tried it at the range and it wouldn’t pick up a flag over 150yards (verified with my buddy’s rangefinder), I called BlueTees.  It’s on the way back to them to take a look. They are really helpful so the customer service seems top notch!

[Carolina Golfer 2]

I’ve had tbe series 3 for about a month now.  I find it just as good as any I’ve used.   No harder to hit the flag than any of them.  
 

it does have a best feature.  The case which is very well made, has a slot on the back for the cart strap to go through.  So I keep the unit in the case while strapped to tbe cart and the top open for easy access. 
 

it does have a magnetic side to use on the cart rails.  But I have lost a couple units leaving them on the rail when I took the cart back.