TecTecTec VPRO500 Rangefinder: Max Distance & Range

The TecTecTec VPRO500 has a published maximum range of 540 yd (494 m) and published accuracy of 1 yd (0.9 m).

TecTecTec Rangefinder Range Guide

Laser • Released 2015

540 yd (494 m)Maximum range
Not publishedFlag range
1 yd (0.9 m)Accuracy
6xMagnification

VPRO500 range at a glance

540 yd (494 m)Maximum range

Shorter total reach

Not publishedFlag range

Not published

1 yd (0.9 m)Accuracy

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.

VPRO500 range specifications

Range specification Value
Maximum published range 540 yd (494 m)
Published accuracy 1 yd (0.9 m)
Magnification 6x
Slope compensation No
Tournament legality Yes

How its range compares

The colored bar shows this model. The black marker shows the median among published models in this 137-rangefinder dataset. Maximum range and flag range use separate scales.
Max range

540 yd (494 m)
Magnification

6x
Maximum range vs dataset46% below dataset median (1000 yd)

Median is based on models with a published maximum range.

Magnification vs datasetMatches dataset median (6 x)

6x is the median magnification in this dataset.

Practical golf takeaway

What matters most on the course

The 540 yd (494 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?

100 yd (91 m)Short approach

This distance is within its published maximum range. No dependable published flag range is available for comparison. This is common wedge territory.

200 yd (183 m)Typical approach

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.

300 yd (274 m)Long flag test

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.

The model publishes a 540 yd (494 m) maximum range but no dependable flag-range figure, so its long-distance pin-lock ability cannot be judged from the headline number alone. Its 1 yd (0.9 m) accuracy sits right on the common benchmark for a good golf laser. The 6x magnification is in the normal modern range and should be sufficient for most golf shots.

Is the VPRO500 range good?

The TecTecTec VPRO500 publishes 540 yd (494 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
Water resistance Water resistant
Weight 6.5 oz (184 g)

TecTecTec VPRO500 range FAQ

How far can the TecTecTec VPRO500 measure?

Its published maximum range is 540 yd (494 m). That maximum generally refers to a sufficiently reflective target and should not be confused with flag range.

What is the TecTecTec VPRO500 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 TecTecTec VPRO500?

The published accuracy figure is 1 yd (0.9 m).

Does the TecTecTec VPRO500 have slope?

The listed slope specification is No.

Verify the exact TecTecTec range specification before purchasing

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 TecTecTec website. Visit TecTecTec.