Anyone using Bushnell Tour Z6 Jolt?

[Alex1975]

Hi all,


Can anyone give me an opinion or review of the Bushnell Z6 Jolt Range finder please. Is it much better than the Tour V3. I note its optics are 6x over the V3`s 5x and some other bits.

Quite close on price point so thought I would ask. Anything better out there at this price point or close?

Thanks,

Alex

 

[chrisd]

I borrowed one yesterday because my v3 was inadvertently borrowed by a forum member last week and our kind leader (MH) is organising its return.

Personally I prefer my V3 - it just seems easier to use and the screen is brighter which I like. Also, for me, the V3 seems to lock on to the pin better

 

[fundy]

Al mines the original Tour Z6 (no jolt). The extra magnification in a smaller unit was why I bought it over what was the V2 at the time.

Surely you should be looking at tour X (or buying my Z6 and letting me buy one lol)

 

[Alex1975]

Al mines the original Tour Z6 (no jolt). The extra magnification in a smaller unit was why I bought it over what was the V2 at the time.

Surely you should be looking at tour X (or buying my Z6 and letting me buy one lol)

Oh, I guessed the Tour X was going to be a no no with the slope feature? Despite being able to (I assume) turn it off.

Tour X also going to be another £100 on the Z6.

 

[Alex1975]

I borrowed one yesterday because my v3 was inadvertently borrowed by a forum member last week and our kind leader (MH) is organising its return.

Personally I prefer my V3 - it just seems easier to use and the screen is brighter which I like. Also, for me, the V3 seems to lock on to the pin better

Thanks, very interesting. I wonder if that is being used to a thing or the useability. Did you notice the extra optics strength?

 

[happyhacker]

Tour z6 Jolt here. Feels like a quality item in construction terms. The V3 feels like a larger kinder egg toy its all plastic. Really wasn't a fan of its 'feel'. Certainly not to warrant £250!! I got the Z6 on offer for basically the same money so was a no brainer for me.

No discernable difference in use around my course. Both locked on quickly and accurate. The extra magnification is a nice to have but not essential.

 

[Turtleboy]

Not used the V3, but think the Z6 jolt is awesome, just press & sweep across the green & it vibrates when passing the pin irrespective of background.

 

[Alex1975]

Not used the V3, but think the Z6 jolt is awesome, just press & sweep across the green & it vibrates when passing the pin irrespective of background.

Great, think I better go have a look at one. Is the Tour X legal in comps anyone?

 

[D4RK1]

Another z6 jolt user here. Much prefer the red display through the lens than black. Finds the pin very easily and mine only just needed a new battery after about 18+ months use. I play around 3 tikes a week all year roun .

 

[fundy]

Great, think I better go have a look at one. Is the Tour X legal in comps anyone?

Yes it is hence my interest!!!!!

think I saw one for £340 the other day, quite tempting

ps Ill need to borrow it a few times when you do buy one

 

[Alex1975]

Yes it is hence my interest!!!!!

think I saw one for £340 the other day, quite tempting

ps Ill need to borrow it a few times when you do buy one

Still want to know what the slope on 13 works out as then?!

 

[FairwayDodger]

Great, think I better go have a look at one. Is the Tour X legal in comps anyone?

Yes. I've (recently) got one and love it. You physically swap the face plate to turn the slope on/off. The Red plate enables it and the black one disables.

I used the slope on a practise round at a course recently and scribbled notes on my strokesaver before playing my match with the legal (no slope) version.

 

[fundy]

Still want to know what the slope on 13 works out as then?!

tbh Id like to play a hole round and compare it on every approach shot and see where the differences are and how much they are, dont think its just 13. also be useful on a few away courses too!

hmm might be talking myself into selling the Z6 and getting one lol