The Nikon COOLSHOT 20 rangefinder combines a 550-yard published maximum range with 6× magnification and a published accuracy of ±1 under 100 yd; ±2 at 100+ yd. The published flag range is 250 yards, equal to 45% of the total ranging claim. Derived comparison data works out to 125 yd of range per ounce, 71/100 portability efficiency and 28/100 range efficiency.
Golf rangefinder specifications
Nikon · COOLSHOT 20 · Laser
Year: 2015Max range: 550 ydMagnification: 6×Accuracy: ±1 under 100 yd; ±2 at 100+ ydWeight: 4.4 oz
4.4 ozWeight
Rangefinder benchmarks
How this model compares
Benchmarks compare this rangefinder with the other dense-spec models in this database.
Maximum range
Below average
550 yd
Weight
Above average
4.4 oz
Magnification
Near average
6×
Portability efficiency
Above average
71/100
At a glance
Rangefinder profile
Slope compensationNo
GPSNo
StabilizationNo
Cart magnetNo
RechargeableNo
Weather ratingIPX4
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | COOLSHOT 20 |
| Category | Golf Rangefinder |
| Release year | 2015 |
| Status | Legacy |
| Rangefinder type | Laser |
Derived numeric specs
Useful comparison metrics
These figures are calculated from the published measurements above to make size, range and portability easier to compare.
Range & portability efficiency
Range per ounce125 yd/oz
Flag range per ounce56.8 yd/oz
Flag range vs total46%
Body volume15.7 cu in
Range per cubic inch35.1 yd/cu in
Calculated exit pupil3.33 mm
Compactness index94/100
Portability efficiency71/100
Range efficiency28/100
What the numbers mean
Search profile6x golf rangefinder
Portability classUltralight
Range classShort-range
Feature classStraight-distance laser
Best forStraightforward pin-distance measurement
Full specifications
Technical details
Laser & ranging
Maximum range550 yd
Flag range250 yd
Minimum range6 yd
Accuracy±1 under 100 yd; ±2 at 100+ yd
Measurement speedNot published
Scan modeNot published
Flag lockNot published
Lock feedbackNot published
Optics & display
Magnification6×
Objective lens20 mm
Field of view314 ft @ 1000 yd
Eye relief16.7 mm
Exit pupil3.3 mm
DisplayNot published
Display colorNot published
Diopter adjustmentNot published
Slope, tournament & smart features
Slope compensationNo
Slope toggleNot published
Tournament legalYes
Tournament indicatorNot published
Image stabilizationNo
GPS built inNot published
BluetoothNot published
Smartphone appNot published
Power, size & protection
Battery typeCR2 lithium
RechargeableNo
Battery lifeNot published
Charging portNot published
DimensionsDimensions or weight not fully published
Weight4.4 oz / 125 g
Water ratingIPX4
Warranty2 years
Derived comparison
Practical rangefinder snapshot
Calculated from the published specifications to make range, size and portability easier to compare.
Short-rangeRange class
UltralightWeight class
Standard 6×Magnification class
125 yd/ozRange per ounce
94/100Compactness index
46%Flag / total range