The Nikon COOLSHOT 20 has a published maximum range of 550 yd (503 m) and published accuracy of 1 yd (0.9 m).
Laser • Released 2014
COOLSHOT 20 range at a glance
Shorter total reach
Not published
Strong
What stands out?
Shorter total reach: Its total published range is below most modern golf lasers.
Not published: A dependable flag-specific range was not found.
Accuracy — Strong: ±1 yard is the standard benchmark for a good golf laser.
Slope compensation: No.
COOLSHOT 20 range specifications
| Range specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum measurable distance | 6 yd (5.5 m) |
| Maximum published range | 550 yd (503 m) |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd (0.9 m) |
| Magnification | 6x |
| Slope compensation | No |
| Tournament legality | Yes |
How its range compares
Median is based on models with a published maximum range.
6x is the median magnification in this dataset.
Practical golf takeaway
The 550 yd (503 m) maximum range shows total laser reach, but there is no dependable published flag-range figure. That means you should not assume it can lock onto a flag at anything close to its headline maximum distance.
What do these distances mean on the course?
This distance is within its published maximum range. No dependable published flag range is available for comparison. This is common wedge territory.
This distance is within its published maximum range. No dependable published flag range is available for comparison. This is a useful benchmark for longer approaches.
This distance is within its published maximum range. No dependable published flag range is available for comparison. This is a demanding pin-lock distance for most golfers.
Is the COOLSHOT 20 range good?
The Nikon COOLSHOT 20 publishes 550 yd (503 m) of maximum range. That is enough total reach for golf, but without a dependable flag-range figure it is harder to judge long-distance pin-lock performance.
Real-world range factors
Strong points
- 1 yd (0.9 m) published accuracy meets the common golf-laser benchmark
- 6x 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
- No dependable flag-range figure is published, so avoid assuming pin-lock performance from maximum range alone
Supporting specifications
| Battery | CR2 3V lithium |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.4 oz (125 g) |
Nikon COOLSHOT 20 range FAQ
How far can the Nikon COOLSHOT 20 measure?
Its published maximum range is 550 yd (503 m). That maximum generally refers to a sufficiently reflective target and should not be confused with flag range.
What is the Nikon COOLSHOT 20 flag range?
A dependable flag-specific range was not found in the published data used for this page. Do not assume the maximum range is also the flag range.
How accurate is the Nikon COOLSHOT 20?
The published accuracy figure is 1 yd (0.9 m).
Does the Nikon COOLSHOT 20 have slope?
The listed slope specification is No.
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 Nikon website. Visit Nikon.