The Bushnell Pro XE has a published maximum range of 1300 yd (1189 m), a flag range of 500 yd (457 m) and published accuracy of 1 yd (0.9 m).
Laser • Released 2019
Pro XE range at a glance
Very long total reach
Exceptional flag reach
Strong
What stands out?
Very long total reach: Its published total range is comfortably above the dataset median.
Exceptional flag reach: The stated pin-lock range is unusually long.
Accuracy — Strong: ±1 yard is the standard benchmark for a good golf laser.
Slope compensation: Yes + Elements.
Pro XE range specifications
| Range specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum measurable distance | 5 yd (4.6 m) |
| Maximum published range | 1300 yd (1189 m) |
| Published flag range | 500 yd (457 m) |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd (0.9 m) |
| Magnification | 7x |
| Slope compensation | Yes + Elements |
| Tournament legality | Yes when slope is disabled |
How its range compares
Median is based on models with a published maximum range.
Median is based only on models with a published flag range.
6x is the median magnification in this dataset.
Practical golf takeaway
The headline 1300 yd (1189 m) maximum is far beyond what most golfers need. The more useful figure is the 500 yd (457 m) flag range, which is excellent for real golf use.
What do these distances mean on the course?
This distance is within its published maximum range. It is within the published flag range. This is common wedge territory.
This distance is within its published maximum range. It is within the published flag range. This is a useful benchmark for longer approaches.
This distance is within its published maximum range. It is within the published flag range. This is a demanding pin-lock distance for most golfers.
Is the Pro XE range good?
The Bushnell Pro XE has 1300 yd (1189 m) of total published reach and 500 yd (457 m) of stated flag reach. That flag figure is excellent and is more than enough for virtually any realistic approach shot.
Real-world range factors
Strong points
- 500 yd (457 m) of published flag reach covers normal approach-shot distances well
- 1 yd (0.9 m) published accuracy meets the common golf-laser benchmark
- 7x magnification is at or above the dataset median
What can reduce real range
- Flagsticks are harder to range than large reflective objects
- Rain, haze, glare, target reflectivity and shaky hands can reduce practical ranging performance
What to watch
- Do not treat maximum range as the same thing as flag range
- For competition, use the model’s legal mode with slope disabled where the rules require it
Supporting specifications
| Battery | CR2 3V lithium |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX7 |
| Weight | 11 oz (312 g) |
Bushnell Pro XE range FAQ
How far can the Bushnell Pro XE measure?
Its published maximum range is 1300 yd (1189 m). That maximum generally refers to a sufficiently reflective target and should not be confused with flag range.
How far can the Bushnell Pro XE range a flag?
The published flag range is 500 yd (457 m). Real results can vary with the flag, background, light and weather.
How accurate is the Bushnell Pro XE?
The published accuracy figure is 1 yd (0.9 m).
Does the Bushnell Pro XE have slope?
The listed slope specification is Yes + Elements. Tournament legality is listed as yes when slope is disabled.
Published maximum range, flag range and feature details can vary by testing method, target reflectivity, production revision and market. Before buying, confirm the exact model on the official Bushnell website. Visit Bushnell.