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Garmin Approach Z30 Rangefinder

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Add range to your game with the Approach® Z30 laser range finder. It provides distance to the pin and the PlaysLike Distance feature from up to 400 yards away with 6X magnification. When paired with your compatible Garmin device, you’ll also get distance to the front and back of the green relative to the pin. And with the range relay feature, you’ll see the ranged distance to the pin on your paired Garmin smartwatch, handheld or the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app.

FEATURES

  • Quickly see the distance to the pin from up to 400 yards away with 6X magnification and vibrational feedback once you’ve locked onto the pin
  • Range relay feature sends the ranged distance to your paired compatible Garmin device or the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app
  • Get distance to the pin, the front and the back of the green displayed through the viewfinder
  • PlaysLike Distance feature adjusts yardages for uphill or downhill shots based on the change in elevation from where you are standing
  • External indicator light lets you and your playing partners know when your device is in tournament mode
  • Magnetic cart mount makes for quick and convenient ranging when riding in a golf cart
  • Find My Garmin feature with the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app makes it easy to locate your device if accidentally left on the course
  • Get up to 1 year of play with a replaceable battery
  • Brand : Garmin
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 24GMNUPPRCHZ30RNGRNG
  • SKU: 26423113

REVIEWS

4.5
80%
Recommended

71 Reviews

Works Great With My Garmin Watch.

Received last Christmas as a gift. Finally tried it out last week. Works great. Optics are good, very accurate. Easy pair up with my Garmin golf watch.

Flag Tracking Feature Is Good, But...

One of the great features of this range finder is when you pair it with your Garmin Approach watch. When paired you can shoot the pin and it will help locate the pin roughly on the green (front, mid, back). The thing that is missing is the ability to hold that information longer than one shot. So for example, if I am on a par 5 and I drive the ball far enough to feel like I need to shoot the flag to see if I can get there in two, it will show me where the flag is. However, let's then say I DON'T hit the green, when I look back at the watch I wish it still remembered where the flag was and just simply recalculate the yardage based on the flag location and my new fairway (approach) location. Another example, could be a short par 4 that you can shoot the flag while you are waiting on the tee box. Shoot it once and the the watch track your location down the fairway. This could result in less time fussing with the range finder and just simply using your watch to confirm location against the locked in pin location. Instead, I have needed to then re-shoot the pin a second time or more depending on how you progress to the green. For this one really strong magic trick, I just wish it was better programmed to handle the entire hole. This was the main reason I purchased the range finder, as there are many other options at a much lower price point. This flag tracking feature is really handy, but just not fully integrated to the best ability, in my opinion. Another thing I noticed, which is not a deal breaker just something to be aware of, is the graphical nature of the Garmin golf course graphics sometimes are two loosely detailed. So when you lock on the pin and look at the watch the graphic might show the pin on the edge of fringe of the green when it might just be a side pin location. The loose graphics have always been a bit of a problem because at times you might have a bunker that is way smaller than what is actually on the course. Some competitors use GPS imaginary which gives a much clearer picture as to what is ahead. So there are trade-offs I suppose. For the price point, I struck a star, and for the flag track feature not being able to remain connected throughout the entirety of the hole, I struck another star. It's a good range finder, I just think it could be better for the price point and stronger by staying in the Garmin family.

Great Product

I bought the Approach to work with the S62 watch. Along with the Garmin Golf App they give you everything you could ask for. Very pleased with all of them.

Easy Connect And Reliable Performance

I have a Garmin S62 watch and the Approach Z30 paired easily and they work great together. This rangefinder is reliable, easy to read, and great to see the front/back of green in the viewfinder. Previously, I just relied on the watch, but adding this rangefinder has been super helpful. Looking forward to seeing how this tool influences performance. Very happy with the purchase.

Approach Z30

Could not get it to show distance consistently and could not get it to connect to my garmin watch even though the watch showed connected. I returned it and bought a bushnell.

Great Features But Not So Accurate Finding Flags

I am on my 3rd Z30, first one had issues finding the flag, second one I lost but was better, Third one I exchange because it was faulty but replacement also has issues finding the flags that are far away 180+ yards

Got A Garmin Watch? You Need This

Love, love, love this paired with my S70 watch. I zap the pin one time. I do it from anywhere when I have a free moment. From that time on, no need to pull out the range finder. All distances show up on the watch…no matter where I go. The accuracy, and viewfinder seem to be a commodity now among rangefinders. This z30 finds the pin and locks on quickly. The magic happens when you also have the watch. Do both or I’m not sure it’s worth the money. Do both and you’ll love it too

So Good!!

I really appreciate the technology with the garmin devices, they interact seamlessly which makes it easy to use and fun to use on the course. If you have the watch shoot the flag once and you're set!! It makes my playing partners mad I have all of this information at a glance of the watch : )

Great Rangefinder

Love it. Works seamlessly with my Garmin Z70 Approach watch and the Garmin Golf App. Makes golfing a lot more enjoyable with all the information.

Great Rangefinder!!

I purchased Z30 to pair with my Approach S50 watch. The pairing feature was extremely simple. Quick target acquisition, clear screen with bright red numbers. Shows you adjusted distance is enabled with front and back numbers at the same time. When paired with watch you know exactly where the pin is located on the green. Buy it!!!

Great Product

Very user friendly range finder. Easy to read display in monocular. I get a lock on the flag pole almost 100% of the time. With owning the S70, the virtual caddie is elevated with arc distance and club recommendation. Magnet is very useful when riding in cart. Although I haven’t used the connection to “find”the Z30… but I could see how useful it would be to locate your “last known” location of device. Overall satisfied with product.

Love It.

Played a few rounds with it already. I love the accuracy and the Apple Watch and IPhone integration thru the app. It's fantastic

Seamless Integration

Bought this about a month ago, love the automatic integration to my Garmin golf watch. If you use a garmin watch this is a no brainer.

Solid Device

Love the feature that tells how far from the front or back of the green the flag is. Provides yardage quick and is accurate. Easy to connect to the app and phone.

Excellent Features!

I love the way it seamlessly pair and shair data among my S62, and the phone app. I can easily and quickly capture the distance and position to the flag that specific day, and is sent to my phone, as well as what comes into play with the arc. Absolutely love it, and I'm very happy I went with the Z30!

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