Voice Caddie Laser Fit 2 Rangefinder Review: Lightning Fast But There’s A Catch

When I think of Voice Caddie devices, I think of simplicity. We were fans of the Laser Fit rangefinder two years ago, a device that was minimalist, lightweight and accurate - three great characteristics for any trusty rangefinder.

Well, here is the older brother, the Laser Fit 2. It has undergone a minor cosmetic change but other than that, the premise remains the same. This is a laser designed for simplicity.

It's a classic ‘pick up and shoot’ rangefinder for the speedy player who doesn’t want to have to sign into an app on his or her phone on the first tee, nor do they want club selections, weather-adjusted yardages or a lift home from the pub later that evening. Lightning-quick yardages in a compact build is the selling point here, but has Voice Caddie delivered one of the best golf rangefinders?

I’ll begin by talking about the size of the Laser Fit 2 which, like its predecessor, is very small. It easily fits in the palm of my small-to-medium sized hands and considering the lack of weight (less than 4oz), it should easily fit into one of your pants pockets.

In a time where style is becoming a bigger factor in laser design, Voice Caddie has implemented a unique detachable plastic ring near the top of the lens which they call Color Kit Accessories, allowing you to pick and express your personal style. The catch is they are sold separately, but it's a nice option to have.

From having tried the original Laser Fit, I knew what to expect here in terms of performance and the Laser Fit 2 met those expectations. With a USP of being simple and fast, it has achieved this with flying colors.

Voice Caddie claims yardage feedback takes one tenth of a second and although it’s difficult for me to fact check this, I won’t dispute it - it is indeed very fast.

The 6x optical magnification display is good, not amazing, but keep in mind this laser is in the midfield of the price range. The ‘Ball-to-Pin’ is a useful feature for speedy golfers, allowing you to measure the distance from the ball to the flag without even standing over it - this will be particularly useful for golfers on cart-path-only courses.

Finally, the Pin Tracer technology does an excellent job pinpointing the flag and giving you the correct yardage to your target, especially when there are trees and/or bushes in the background making it harder to get an accurate yardage.

Now for the not-so-good. I think this is the first laser I’ve ever tested that doesn’t come with a carry case which, when we consider the £260 price tag, I find very disappointing.

The combination of the compact size and the lack of a ‘Find My Laser’ feature that I’ve seen on other rangefinders I’ve tested so far this year, massively increases the chances of you losing it on the course or elsewhere. It’s a disaster waiting to happen for those who misplace things regularly.

Compared to other compact lasers I’ve tested like the Bushnell A1-Slope and MGI Sureshot SlimPRO, the build quality doesn’t meet the same standards and feels a little too ‘plasticky’ for my liking.

I get the golfer they are looking to target here, but the rangefinder market is undergoing serious change - golfers no longer have to spend north of £400 for rangefinders with features like club recommendations, plays-like distances and more.

The middle ground of the price scale is now more congested than ever, and I don’t think the Laser Fit 2 (which you can pick up for roughly £249) is winning many ‘tale of the tape’ comparison battles against competing models at the same price. You’ll get more features elsewhere and even if you don’t like them, you don’t have to use them - but at least you have the option.

Don’t let this skepticism take away from the performance here though, this remains a very good laser from a trustworthy brand.

You’ll likely get plenty of years out of the Laser Fit 2 in which you get a couple of helpful features and a device that is as simple as it is accurate, its just that the rapidly changing landscape of the rangefinder market makes it a slightly tougher sell than it would have two or three years ago.