Shot Scope Pro X Rangefinder Review

Shot Scope Pro X Rangefinder

Shot Scope Pro X Rangefinder
Grade: A
Teacher’s Comments: A great device from an industry leader

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The laser rangefinder market is quite crowded at this point. There seemingly are dozens of companies selling the devices. Some offer rangefinders as a side dish to main courses like bluetooth speakers or golf bags; others are selling variously branded look-and-act alikes that probably all were made in the same Chinese factory.

Shot Scope, on the other hand, has been in the business of tracking golf shots via its watches, hand held devices and laser rangefinders for a decade.

Check out Shot Scope’s analysis of Bethpage Black, site of the 2025 Ryder Cup, based on their shot stat collection data.

The Scotland-based company sent me one of their customized Pro X rangefinders earlier this season for testing. I’ve found it to be solidy built, and full of features.

Customization is the headliner here. Shot Scope’s new graphics program allows golfers, clubs, and corporate buyers to personalize the Pro X with logos, event branding, or commemorative designs. With a minimum order of six units, it’s ideal for member-guest tournaments, buddy trips, or even groomsmen gifts. The GolfBlogger logo on the review unit came out beautifully, and it’s easy to see how this could become a popular option for clubs looking to add a personal touch to their merchandise.

If you’re purchasing a single unit from their website, they have a selection of pre-designed custom options, including “No. 1 Dad,” “Team USA,” and flags of Canada, England, Ireland and Scotland.

In the field, I found the Shot Scope Pro X to be quick and easy to lock on target. The target lock vibration works well. The lens is clear and the 6x magnification more than sufficient.

Adaptive slope technology will give you distance based on the uphill or downhill angle. There’s a slide switch on the top to turn that off for tournament purposes.

Shot Scope says that the rangefinder is accurate to one yard over a range of 800 yards. I have no reason to doubt it.

The unit is light, and sturdily built.

A feature that I have no need for as a walker is a built-in cart magnet. I have, however, seen lots of folk on the course with rangefinders and bluetooth speakers stuck to the roof bars of their carts, so it’s a thing.

The Pro X It runs on a replaceable CR2-3V battery.

I’ve seen some discussion over the years about whether it is better for a Rangfinder to have a replaceable, or a rechargable battery. My original Bushnell rangefinder, if I recall correctly, used a 9 volt and I had to replace it fairly frequently. It’s at GolfBlogger’s Northern HQ right now, or I’d check on the battery specs. I’ve reviewed a couple rangefinders over the years with USB rechargable batteries, and a couple with replacable. I honestly haven’t made up my mind.

My sense is, though, that the CR2-3V will have a very long life. There’s a low battery indicator in the LCD display; check it before going out and keep an extra battery in your desk drawer.

In all, I’m quite pleased with the performance of the Shot Scope Pro X. Its price at $199.99 makes it more expensive than some of the ones on Amazon with nonsense brand names (you know the kind of names I’m writing about – names like YemSport, Dravix and Vorbex), but the price is in line with other name brands. Indeed, it is less expensive than a couple name brands.

Recommended.