Shot Scope’s extensive product range offers golfers a large array of distance-measuring devices at a variety of affordable price points. None more so in rangefinders, where following the new Pro X rangefinder from earlier in 2025 comes the Pro L5, the company’s first model to feature an OLED display.
OLED displays are becoming more commonplace among the best golf rangefinders, with models like the Blue Tees Series 4 Ultra and Zoom Oled Pro featuring a brighter, clearer view of what lies ahead through the viewfinder. In a situation where clarity and accuracy is so vital, having the best view possible on every shot makes a difference.
I’ve been using the Pro X for the last few months and having recently switched to the Pro L5, you can absolutely tell the difference. It isn’t chalk and cheese, but everything does seem a little clearer and sharper, helped by the 7x magnification so you can see the course in greater detail.
In your hand the Pro L5 feels lightweight but not excessively so (it officially weighs 340g) and the shape and size fitted my hand perfectly - not too small but not too bulky either - and the ribbed case made it easy to hold steady, although it doesn't have the robust, premium look of say a Bushnell Pro X3.
The Pro L5 is also certainly quicker to show distances in the display than any other Shot Scope rangefinder I’ve used, which is pretty much all of them since the company was founded. More recent models haven’t exactly been slow, but the Pro L5 feels almost immediate once you press the Power button, no doubt thanks to the new Gen 2 Rapid-fire detection feature. For me, Bushnell leads the way when it comes to speed and clarity of view, but the Pro L5 represents a big leap closer to the benchmark Bushnell has set with these characteristics.
The Slope functionality is easy to toggle on and off, just like the best golf rangefinders with slope, via the switch on top. The Mode button is also positioned on the top quite close to the laser-firing button, which meant I often pressed the Mode button by mistake, but you soon get used to where the correct buttons are. I also enjoyed the in-built magnet incorporated onto the side of the unit, so you can attach it to the frame of your cart so it’s always in a convenient place when you need it.
I do also think the red graphics in the display are easier to see than black and while you can adjust the brightness of these, you aren’t able to switch to more traditional black. It does come in white or black case colors though, so it’s nice to have that choice. The included carry case has also proven itself to be well made and sturdy on my bag during multiple rounds of testing.
To activate the Target Lock vibration feature, you have to press and hold the Power button, which is somewhat unusual but works very well in practice and provides that assurance that the distance in the display is the correct one.
At around £220, there’s significant value for money here. Not many rangefinders can boast an OLED display, 7x magnification and the speed at which distances are displayed like the Pro L5. It's ideal for any ability of golfers that want a feature-packed, easy-to-use rangefinder that doesn't break the bank. A budget rangefinder it is not, but the level of features certainly come in at an appealing price point.
