The Nikon COOLSHOT AS has a published maximum range of 600 yd (549 m) and published accuracy of 1 yd (0.9 m).
Laser • Released 2013
COOLSHOT AS range at a glance
Adequate golf range
Not published
Strong
What stands out?
Adequate golf range: Its total reach is enough for ordinary on-course measurements.
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: Yes.
COOLSHOT AS range specifications
| Range specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum measurable distance | 6 yd (5.5 m) |
| Maximum published range | 600 yd (549 m) |
| Published accuracy | 1 yd (0.9 m) |
| Magnification | 6x |
| Slope compensation | Yes |
| Tournament legality | Yes when slope is disabled |
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 600 yd (549 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 AS range good?
The Nikon COOLSHOT AS publishes 600 yd (549 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
- For competition, use the model’s legal mode with slope disabled where the rules require it
- No dependable flag-range figure is published, so avoid assuming pin-lock performance from maximum range alone
Supporting specifications
| Battery | CR2 3V lithium |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | Waterproof |
| Weight | 6.2 oz (176 g) |
Nikon COOLSHOT AS range FAQ
How far can the Nikon COOLSHOT AS measure?
Its published maximum range is 600 yd (549 m). That maximum generally refers to a sufficiently reflective target and should not be confused with flag range.
What is the Nikon COOLSHOT AS 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 AS?
The published accuracy figure is 1 yd (0.9 m).
Does the Nikon COOLSHOT AS have slope?
The listed slope specification is Yes. 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 Nikon website. Visit Nikon.