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How does the Mileseey PF1 Pulse Laser rangefinder measure up? Read on to find out
Golf distance measuring devices (or DMDs) were first used in 1995 with the introduction of laser technology. GPS devices arrived about five years later. And nowadays, it seems that just about every golfer has one or both of these devices.
And if I was updating my laser, I’d look at the usual suspects: certainly Bushnell and Garmin, perhaps Nikon. I have to confess that I’d never heard of Mileseey until the PF1 laser rangefinder appeared on my desk.
The first thing that aroused my curiosity was the name. Mileseey, the company, was established in 2009 and calls itself a world-leading provider of smart electronic measurement instruments. The name comes from a sort of ‘word salad’ derived from See Miles Away. Initially the company focussed, no pun intended, on surveying and building applications. It is relatively new to the golf market but the PF1 does offer some novel features. Read our Mileseey PF1 Pulse Laser rangefinder review to find out more.
Arriving in a colourful box it contained a carrying case (complete with a carabiner clip), Mileseey rangefinder, instruction booklet and charging cable.
The first novelty is that this laser has a rechargeable battery, which, when fully charged, is apparently good for 15,000 actuations (sounds impressive) or 5 hours (sounds less impressive). At least it does away with the need to carry a spare CR2 battery around with you because they can run out at the most inopportune moments.
Out of the box, the PF1 was strikingly light, weighing in at 158 gms. It is also small – for the record, the dimensions are 96 x 64 x 36mm. It comes in three colours; black, white and pink. I tested the version in pink.
The Mileseey golf rangefinder offers all the features that we have come to expect from a rangefinder. There is an eyepiece focus adjuster, offering x6 magnification. The two buttons on top are pretty standard. The first button switches the device on and off, and measures upto a range of 1100 yards, which seems a little ambitious!
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The website discusses cutting-edge SFEP (Signal Feature Extraction Processing) technology, which maintains fast and accurate flag-lock capability even in heavy rain, making it the world’s first all-weather golf rangefinder. The second button switches from yards to metres, and accesses the slope function. If the slope function is on, there is an indicator light which flashes bright green to let everyone know what you are up to.
I found it pretty comfortable to hold, largely because of its small size. It lacks the ergonomic textured design of some of its, admittedly more expensive, competitors. It also lacks a magnet, although I can’t say I ever use the magnetic feature on a laser.
The device comes with a robust waterproof carrying case in silver/black, which feels a little on the big side. As the device itself is designated as strongly water-resistant, I don’t see the case getting much use – I’ll just slip the PF1 in a pocket or pouch of my golf bag.
On course testing
The device is so compact that you can easily house it in your golf bag if you don’t want to use the carrying case. On the course, it was generally entirely straightforward to use. The screen is clear, bold and bright. It is easy to switch from standard mode to slope, and, if you wish, from yards to metres.
When you have a clear view of the flagstick, the PF1 locks on quickly, vibrates and gives an accurate measurement. The story isn’t quite the same if the flagstick is only partly visible or if I try to ‘ping’ a bunker face off the tee for example. In these situations, the laser may struggle to provide as accurate of a reading.
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I am not a huge fan of the ‘slope’ mode on rangefinders as I find it a bit fussy and, unnecessary. If you like to use this function the information provided is true distance, slope distance and angle value.
NCG Final Verdict
Laser rangefinders are, or certainly should be, straightforward to use.
The Mileseey PF1 was certainly easy to use. It generally provided quick, accurate and clear information.
It has the advantage of being compact and water-resistant, making it ideal for use in the UK. I also liked that it comes with a rechargeable battery.
Finally, it represents excellent value for money, being available for under £200/$200 (in white).
