GM Verdict

The first thing you notice with the Zoom Focus Tour laser rangefinder is the premium look and feel. Reminiscent of a vintage camera, the hybrid metal design oozes class while the tacky texture of the black section that wraps around the unit provides a secure hold.

It weighs 210g, so is slightly heavier than the Focus X, but we actually like this because it allows you to keep the laser steady, especially in windy conditions. The shape and size of the device meant it fitted perfectly in our hand, too. The scan mode was especially useful off the tee, providing continuous measurements for points like trees and bunker lips to enhance strategy through better choice of club and start lines.

Naturally, it is on shots to the green where this laser rangefinder really comes into its own. The Focus Tour picks out the flag with relative ease and provides a vibrating dose of reassurance that the distance displayed is the desired one. It also appears very quickly – there really is very little time used up from the moment you take it out of the case to the point you return it.