Shot Scope Pro ZR Rangefinder Life-Tested Review

From a high-level evaluation standpoint, I’m lumping the rapid-fire detection, target-lock vibration, and continuous scan mode into one “Functionality” category. To be honest, the Pro ZR really is perfect in this category. 

You get an almost instantaneous and accurate distance when you shoot your target, and when you’re locked in, you feel a quick vibration to confirm.

It’s easy to switch to continuous scan mode – just click the “M” button on top – which is really helpful when you’re shooting a target through trees. I also enjoyed using this mode when choosing a target for dog-leg and less-than-driver holes, because it allows me to quickly find the right line for the distance I plan to play. 

For example, on a dogleg hole where I know I’m using a fairway wood off the tee that goes 225 yards, I can scan the dogleg and easily find the best line for a 225-yard (give or take) shot.

Finally, the Pro ZR has a button on top to toggle between black and red optics. The display is crystal clear, and if you find that the black display isn’t quite bright enough for your circumstances, it’s easy to swap over to red, which will be plenty bright.

I really like that you don’t need to go into the digital menu of the rangefinder to toggle the slope function on or off. I also love that when the slope function is turned on, a bright orange slope indicator is visible, which disappears when it’s off. That distinction eliminates any confusion or confrontation during competition.

The Pro ZR, like any premium golf rangefinder today, has a magnet on one side, which makes it easy to secure it to your cart, or perhaps a magnetic mount on a push cart. The magnet is plenty strong to hold those mounts securely, however, I stuck it to a magnetic clip on my golf bag while walking the course, and it fell off a time or two when trekking some hills, so if you’re not super attentive, I wouldn’t recommend using the magnet when you’re walking. This is probably to be expected, but the convenience of not having to remove the rangefinder from the case for each use is tempting, even when walking.

Another impressive feature of the Pro ZR is the carrying case it comes with. It’s one of those premium finishes that really completes the overall package. The case has a zipper closure with an elastic clip. It also has a strap loop attached to the back so you can secure it to your bag or cart using the straps.

Shot Scope uses a replaceable CR2 lithium battery, which lasts an estimated 4,000 measures. A low battery icon will appear on the display when it’s time to replace the battery, which is easy with the twist-open battery door underneath the eye-piece.

The Pro ZR checks in at $299, which means it competes with offerings like Bushnell’s Tour V5 and Blue Tees’ 3 Max+. It’s Shot Scope’s top-of-the-line rangefinder, and from a features and performance standpoint, it’s as good as any laser rangefinder out there.

The Pro ZR looks and feels high-end, delivers quick and accurate measurements, it’s easy to use, and easy to take advantage of its convenient features like toggling slope on or the red/black display.

Shot Scope also gives you access to its game-tracking app with the Pro ZR, and while the rangefinder doesn’t have on-course tracking like Shot Scopes watches do, you can still use the app in-round to get aerial maps of the course and plot your course strategy before you play.

All in all, the Shot Scope Pro ZR has every feature you could want in a laser rangefinder, and if you’re searching for a premium rangefinder, this is one you should consider.