MGI Sureshot PINLOC 7000iPM Review: Every Rangefinder Should Have This Feature
Conor Keenan takes the three MGI 7000 Series rangefinders onto the golf course to see how they perform, and help you ascertain which one suits your game the best
The 7000iPSM is one of three impressive rangefinders from MGI in 2026. A well-executed side screen sets the iPSM apart from the opposition and compliments the commendable accuracy and ultra-fast feedback you get from the display. There isn't much to critique here other than at this price point, some golfers will want more features for their money.
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Side screen is a helpful feature
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Fast and accurate
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Solid carry case
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Enters the market at a price point with heavy competition
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MGI is a brand that impressed me greatly in 2025. I was a big fan of the ultra-small Sureshot SlimPRO laser, especially given the fact the brand is better known for making some of the best electric golf trolleys and push carts money can buy.
Looking to build on this success, the Australian brand has released a trio of new rangefinders for the 2026 golf season, varying in terms of features and price points to ensure there should be something for every golfer.
In what I’m calling the PINLOC 7000 family, we have the 7000iM ($239), the 7000iPM ($285) and the star of the show in the 7000iPSM ($349), which features a side-screen and is the most feature-packed of the three.
The PINLOC 7000 family.
There are plenty of similarities among the models in the family. Other than the screen on the 7000iPSM (which we’ll get to), the three look practically the same bar the color schemes.
In terms of first impressions, I really like the look of each rangefinder and all three felt pleasant as you hold them in hand. They all feature a built-in magnet for those who like to stick them to the frame of their cart and come with a quality carry case, albeit the logo could have been smaller.
The PINLOC 700iM, the cheapest of the three lasers.
Which of the three you opt for depends on what features you want; the 7000iM is a simple ‘pick-up-and-shoot’ rangefinder, with no slope, pin lock vibration or any other bells and whistles. The only difference between this model and the 7000iPM is the latter gives you pin lock vibration to confirm you have the correct distance when shooting the flag.
The lack of slope is a little disappointing in a rangefinder at this price considering the competition in the market these days, but both the 7000iM and the 7000iPM performed admirably during my testing, if somewhat unremarkably.
The PINLOC 7000iPM, the middle child of the trio in terms of features and price.
Before focusing on the 7000iPSM, I must mention all three devices share commendable qualities like clear 6x magnification optics, a PINLOC feature that displays your yardage on screen for 15 seconds post-measurement and ultra-fast yardage feedback to ensure your pace of play keeps moving. These sorts of qualities are becoming a necessity to be considered in the running for the best golf rangefinders, so props to MGI here for the execution.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the 7000iPSM. As a very forgetful person, I love rangefinders with a side screen that displays your distance, so I welcome the inclusion of the 1.69-inch external display here.
The PINLOC 7000iPSM and its unique side screen.
I also wonder why we don't see a feature like this on more rangefinders. None of the best Bushnell rangefinders feature a side screen, for example, but some devices like the Mileseey GenePro G1 have gone a step further and incorporated hole maps, executing it very well.
It doesn't even have to be a feature reserved for the most premium models either; the Cigman CT1200-Pro has one and it costs less than $100! In an age where rangefinders are gaining more and more features whilst also becoming more complicated, this simple design element feels like a no-brainer in a world where we're so used to viewing screens everywhere, all the time.
As I expected with MGI, accuracy was spot on, too. I tested this laser at both Royal County Down and Ormeau Golf Club in Belfast against rangefinders double the price and the MGI went toe-to-toe with them in terms of yardage accuracy.
All three models have a helpful scan mode, which I find works best on golf courses I am unfamiliar with and thus need more information in terms of distances to the likes of bunkers, tree run outs and other hazards.
All three lasers come with this reliable carry case.
As for the price, the 7000iPSM comes in at $349. This isn’t an eye-watering price tag but it certainly can’t be considered in the bracket of the best budget rangefinders. At this price, it battles the likes of the Blue Tees Captain Pro, the new Garmin Z10 and the Bushnell Tour V7 Shift, which is a tough company to fight off.
The Captain Pro in particular has a greater range of features, but ultimately not all golfers want the same thing and too many features can be a real turn off for a player who wants to keep it simple. The 7000iPSM does the basics really well, and the rest of the 7000 family offers golfers an entry-point at a range of prices to suit their budgets.
