Bushnell Pro X3 issues?

[philgrocks]

I do think this is the best range finder.   

 

Bushnell customer service has been fantastic.   No hassles on getting the X3 evaluated and new ones shipped.

 

So while I don't understand the quality issues, it is clear that Bushnell supports their products

 

phil

 

[ryoustra5]

Has anybody experienced any issues with the Pro X3 not returning a distance? This is my first rangefinder so I can’t say it wasn’t user error, however I don’t think it was

 

i bought the x3 and the v6 shift and took them both to the course to compare. The v6 never had any issue, yet when I was shooting the x3, after I turned on the “elements” option it wouldn’t return a distance. I tried mode-ing through all options, turning on/off slope and even leaving it alone for a few minutes, however anytime I aimed it no yardage would be returned. I took out the battery(the included energizer) and put it back in and then it worked again. However after a few minutes more of testing it went through another spell of no yardage being returned. 
 

any ideas? It is a better experience than the v6, albeit they both produced the same results, I just can’t keep the X3 if it isn’t going to work

 

thanks 

[TheMoneyShot]

Looks like a new and improved Pro X3+ will be released next month.  
 

https://www.playbetter.com/blogs/golf/bushnell-pro-x3-plus-review

[notlonuf]

I just had a member return his pro x3 that wasn't working, they sent him a replacement and the display only shows 2 numbers and those aren't even legible. It will read one digit and one letter. I'm glad I came to this thread to see he's not the only one having this problem. Bushnell's quality control is lacking at the moment. I still have a v3 and it works fine. 

[bambooluv]

On 2/1/2024 at 3:41 PM, TheMoneyShot said:

Looks like a new and improved Pro X3+ will be released next month.  
 

https://www.playbetter.com/blogs/golf/bushnell-pro-x3-plus-review

This was originally supposed to be included with the X3. They removed the phone app integration for wind and barometric adjustment last minute from their site and instruction manual. 🤬

[bambooluv]

On 2/23/2024 at 7:04 AM, notlonuf said:

I just had a member return his pro x3 that wasn't working, they sent him a replacement and the display only shows 2 numbers and those aren't even legible. It will read one digit and one letter. I'm glad I came to this thread to see he's not the only one having this problem. Bushnell's quality control is lacking at the moment. I still have a v3 and it works fine. 

I had to send mine in a month or so after the initial relase for the same reason, the adjusted number was cut off. Originally the tech stated it was going to get fixed via a software upgrade. I was laughing on the inside at that one, after calling about 2 months later they said that was incorrect and that it was a known faulty issue with earlier units and its screen. Swapped it out for me.

[Flip4000]

Has anyone had issues with the slope switch not working? I just took mine out for the first round of the year, and everything was fine. Took it out again a few days later and the slope wouldn't display. I never mess with the switch so I was surprised. I tried swapping the battery and toggling the switch but its not working ( slope won't turn on). Any ideas or do I need to reach out to bushnell