Zoom Focus S Laser Rangefinder Review

Zoom Focus S Laser Rangefinder Review

ZOOM is a brand that has made big strides in the laser rangefinder category over the last few years. First came the Focus X, then the much-improved Focus Tour – and now we have the new Focus S, which combines the best of the two previous models.

The brand labels this new device as an “all-rounder” – and it’s a pretty good one at that, offering plenty of the premium functions that you find on models from some of better-known brands, yet at a very competitive price. 

The ZOOM Focus S boasts excellent vision, fast target acquisition, impressive accuracy, x6 magnification, vibration feedback and slope mode. What’s more, the various functions are all very user-friendly, so it’s not going to slow you down when you’re playing.  

Selecting the right club can be tricky when you have to take into account changes in elevation, but the slope mode, which can be easily switched off during tournament play with the touch of a button, can dramatically improve your approach play and proximity to the hole by giving you the ‘real’ length of shot.

The wide field of view (7°) is a great asset, too, especially off the tee, helping you to pick out hazards, including those you may not otherwise have spotted. In short, it gives you a better chance of avoiding danger and shooting lower scores, and when you’re playing a course for the first time, this is a feature that you’ll really come to appreciate. 

True, this might not save you shots like the features can, but it does add to the appeal, as does the protective bag that can be attached to a strap or golf bag. Both the black and black/silver options look stylish, whilst its ergonomic design allows the device to sit perfectly in the hand. It’s also weighted nicely so the user can lock in on a target without being affected by any wind.

For us, the buttons used at the top of the device could be softer and more tactile. We often found that you had to press them quite firmly and there wasn't much in the way of a 'click' or 'press' feeling to know you're zapping the pin. This is only a minor inconvenience however in an altogether complete laser rangefinder package at what we consider to be a very competitive price.