Pinned Prism+ Rangefinder Review

Dan Parker takes this colourful and creative laser rangefinder out onto the course to see if the substance can match the style.

Pinned Prism+ rangefinder review
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Golf Monthly Verdict

A charming and unique laser rangefinder that is practical as it is pretty. The vibrant display is its crowning glory, while a premium carry case and an array of colour choices make it stand out in the market. It puts its more expensive rivals to shame with the features and quality it packs in at a far more reasonable price.

Reasons to buy
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    Unique, premium design

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    Excellent carry case with magnetic opening

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    Ultra-clear and vibrant optics

Reasons to avoid
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    No scan mode

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There’s a lot of dull greys, blacks and whites in the laser rangefinder market. No design has brought much joy to my life since I started testing the best rangefinders, until I opened up the new Pinned Prism+ laser a few weeks ago.

At £199 ($249), it falls right on the precipice of mid-priced in the laser rangefinder market. If anything, it sits on the cheaper side, considering the price of the likes of the Bushnell A1 Slope and the ridiculous Mileseey GenePro S1 I tested earlier this year. That being said, this product looks, feels and performs like a rangefinder double its price.

Pinned Prism+ rangefinder review

(Image credit: Future)

I’ll start with the looks, which really set this apart from the rest of the market. I chose it in my favourite green colourway, but there are six other colours to choose from, including red, navy, black, pink and white. Even the ‘Pinned’ font has a charm to it that no other rangefinder I’ve tested can boast. There is a built-in magnet too, which allows it to clip seamlessly to the side of a ride-on cart, but it’s been cleverly disguised in the device rather than being obviously signposted like it is on so many other devices.

Then there’s the quality. There’s a certain heft to the Prism+ that gives it a premium feel in the hand. The slightly textured material over the bulk of the device is a neat design cue, and even the premium unboxing experience resembles that of an Apple product rather than a £200 laser.

Pinned Prism+ rangefinder review

Can you tell green is my favourite colour? This case is one of the best I've tested and the magnetic opening makes access much quicker.

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The carry case is one of the best I’ve ever used. It comes in a matching block colour to the device you choose and uses a fully magnetic closure system that is a joy to use. It makes it much quicker to access the device, and it feels all the more premium for it. It’s classy touches like this that, quite honestly, put the vast majority of similar and more expensive rangefinders to shame at its £199 ($249) price point. Pinned has shown the world that a premium, quality and charming device can be made and marketed at a much more reasonable price than its competitors.

My enjoyment of the Prism+ didn’t stop at how it’s designed; the performance stacks up, too. The highlight is, without a doubt, the 4K OLED display. It’s unbelievably clear and uses red graphics that really pop out in all light conditions. The 7x magnification is as much as you can get on the market, too, giving you a very clear and precise vision of what is up ahead of you. I’d have liked the option to change the colour of the graphics, like you get on the ShotScope Pro ZR, but I’m nitpicking here.

Pinned Prism+ rangefinder review

(Image credit: Future)

Target acquisition was quick, and a vibration through the device lets you know when you’ve got your target. There are slope-adjusted distances available, too, which can be toggled on and off for tournament play. None of these specific features make the Prism+ special - I’d expect them on any decent laser - but it all comes together to round off this stylish and premium package nicely.

Pinned claim a battery life of 70 rounds. I haven't used it anywhere near enough to test this yet (that's 18 months of golf for me), but I trust this is the case and the USB-C rechargeable battery shouldn’t take long to recharge when you do eventually run it flat. Cleverly, the device turns itself off when not is use to save battery life. The only thing I found that was perhaps missing was a scan mode, which I like to use quite often, but otherwise, there isn’t much you're left wanting for this device.

Overall, this laser has quickly become one of my favourites. Its charming and unique design is coupled with high-quality features and a crystal clear display. That it retails for £199 ($249) is just the cherry on top of the cake and is proof that a quality product can be made at a much more reasonable price.

Dan Parker
Staff Writer

Dan has been with Golf Monthly team since 2021. He graduated with a Masters degree in International Journalism from the University of Sussex and looks after equipment reviews and buying guides, specializing in golf shoe, golf bag, golf cart and apparel reviews. Dan has now tested and reviewed over 50 pairs of golf shoes and is an expert in the field. A left-handed golfer, his handicap index is currently 6.5, and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in the West Midlands.

Dan's current What's In The Bag:

Mini driver: PXG Secret Weapon 13°Fairway: Ping G440 Max 16°, Ping G440 Max 21°Irons: Cobra King Tec Utility 19°, Ping i230 (5-PW) Wedges: Ping Glide Forged Pro (50, 56)Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour XBall: Titleist Pro V1Grip: Golf Pride Tour VelvetBag: Vessel Sunday III

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