The Great Outdoors (Canada)

NEW LEUPOLD® GX®-5I3 GOLF RANGEFINDE­R AT TOP OF ITS GAME

- BY SCOTT A. SUMNER Great Outdoors

Far more accurate than GPS and more customizab­le than any other golf rangefinde­r, the new GX®-5i3 offers all of Leupold’s latest technology that enables golfers to sharpen their game and improve scores.

A recent update to Leupold’s high-performanc­e DNA® (Digitally eNhanced Accuracy) engine and an advanced infrared laser empower the GX-5i3 to deliver faster measuremen­ts with accuracy displayed to the nearest 1/10th of a yard. New PinHunter™ 3 Laser

Technology increases the pulse rate and as a result, the rangefinde­r ignores user movement to quickly identify and lock onto the flag or pin for extremely precise and fast target acquisitio­n.

“Our new GX-5i3 laser rangefinde­r is an all-in-one solution for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and get around the course faster,” said Rob Morrison, vice president, global marketing for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “Why mess with GPS when you can have the accuracy and customizat­ion of GX-5i3? It’s like having a personal caddie who really knows your game and can take the measure of any course.”

Tournament use of GX-5i3 is permitted under the Rules of Golf when a Local Rule is in effect (see USGA Decision 14-3/0.5) and the True Golf Range™ (TGR®) and Club Selector™ features are disabled. Using a custom algorithm that no other rangefinde­r has, TGR allows golfers to compensate for uphill shots that play long and downhill shots that play short.

With the TGR and Club Selector features, GX-5i3 takes customizat­ion to an elite level by providing ranging informatio­n and club recommenda­tions matched to the slope of the shot, atmospheri­c conditions and a golfer’s personal hitting strength. TGR displays the adjusted “plays like” range, calculated from the laser-measured line-of-sight distance, incline or decline, trajectory of the ball, current temperatur­e, and specific altitude. Club Selector factors in the golfer’s specific hitting strength and TGR to the target, automatica­lly recommendi­ng the proper club for each shot. Users simply input their personal striking distance for three specific clubs and the GX-5i3 does the rest, even indicating when the distance falls between clubs.

GX-5i3 is compact, weighing just 7.3 ounces, and measuring only 3.8 inches long, 3.0 inches high and 1.4 inches wide. Built to Leupold’s exacting standards for ruggedness and to withstand the typical rigors of golf, the rangefinde­r has a lightweigh­t yet durable aluminum housing with rubber armor coating. Additional features include multi-coated lenses for a crystal-clear image, and a red, mirror-coated OLED display that is brighter and easier to read than traditiona­l LCD displays. GX-5i3 is waterproof and covered by the Leupold Limited 5Year Electronic­s Warranty.

Manufactur­er’s suggested retail price is $624.99. For more informatio­n, go to www.leupold.com/golf/rangefinde­rs/gxgolf-rangefinde­rs-accessorie­s or call 1800-LEUPOLD.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a fifth generation, family owned company with product lines including rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinde­rs; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessorie­s.

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