Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(149 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 149 reviews
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Star
6
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Customer Rating
4
More than a range finder
on January 5, 2024
Posted by: Tommy 2.0
I purchased this in late December and have had a chance to use it 5 or 6 times. The unit is slow, a little blurry, and takes a minute to get it up and running on each use....but I love the features. We have more than a few blind shots on our course, so its imperative to know where the pin is on the green, The entire hole is displayed in the range finder with a semi circle of where the hole is on the green. For instance, I might have 110 yards to the pin but our greens are so firm that I need to know how much green I have to work with, With the Z82 I know the green is on the back so I need to hit a 100 yard shot to hold the green. I also know how much green I have on either side of the pin. It has many other features but what I have described is the missing information I need. I use an Apple Watch 9, the Z82, and a free version of Golfshot. I have all of the information I could ever need
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 8, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
The best out there!
on January 2, 2024
Posted by: Selliott101
I recently purchased this and it is hands down the best rangefinder I have ever used! The built in GPS and the info in display make this an awesome tool. Got it on sale at Golf Galaxy and couldn’t be happier!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 2, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome technology!
on December 20, 2023
Posted by: CBaures
I absolutely love this device! It is a bit pricey... but the technology in this is amazing. The overlay is super clear and accurate. To have GPS built in is just really cool. Battery life is great. I do wish there was a way to clip the range finder itself to the cart... but the bag it comes with is nice and probably better to use that anyways to keep it protected. This makes my rounds more enjoyable and gets me to understand the course better, in real time.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 27, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Hands down, best range finder
on December 17, 2023
Posted by: Macman
I should've bought this earlier. Simply the best on the market. Pre-loaded with 41K courses. Distances to hazards as well as F, M & B of green and to the flag. Run and purchase this
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 19, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
I love this thing!!
on December 11, 2023
Posted by: Big Tom
This thing puts everything you need in the palm of your hand.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 12, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
4
Very good graphics
on December 2, 2023
Posted by: RAN!
my home course has a lot of hills an trees so my laser only finder would frequently provide the wrong distance. The GPS in the Z82 keeps the laser honest and when I don't have a target provides guidance. The Z82 laser is a little slow in acquiring the distance.
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Customer Rating
4
Garmin Z82
on November 22, 2023
Posted by: Amz Eddie
It's the exact tool that solves my problem. I play on the Veterans Golfers Association tour and 90% of the courses are courses I'm not familiar with. The Z82 gives me the insight I need to navigate the course.
Every tee box someone will ask, "what do we do here?" I'll use the Z82 to give my fellow competitors the information. Where the fairway goes. How far to the hazard. If water is in play. If my golf just relied on "how far to the pin", that would be wonderful. Bit I need help from tee to green. He'll who am I kidding, I need help all the way to the hole.
The course layout is vital to me, but another benefit the GPS gives is distance to front, center and back..with laser giving distance to pin. I don't have to rely on the pin locations for the day. Knowing how much room i have in front or behind the stick has allowed me to swing with more confidence with less dependency on the touchy feely stuff. I hit more greens vs coming up short like I used to.
Now. the cons. it's not the clearest sight picture in the world and getting pin lock can take longer.. I got used to that. I tend to rely on front, center and back distances anyways.
Another con is ya gotta charge it. It'll last, two rounds but during a stint where I have to play 3 or 4 rounds in a row I don't leave it to chance and charge it. Generally, the drive to the course is long enough to get it charged via USB.
it does have slope and wind direction, which is awesome. Unfortunately I play in tournaments that require I have it in "Tournament Mode" so I don't get to take advantage of those features often.
I give it 6 out of 5 stars for the information it provides. I subtracted stars for image quality, charging and not the fastest pin lock in the world.
Eddie 4 index
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 27, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Breaking the norm in range finders
on November 15, 2023
Posted by: tinman4ou
I suffer from shaking hands. I had to quit using my Bushnells because of it. The Garmin is game saver. I love the hole preview on the side. I still have to get it set up for wind and the Garmin Golf app.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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