Voice Caddie Laser FIT Review: You Seriously Might Need This Golf Rangefinder

I have to admit, I was initially a bit skeptical about reviewing the Voice Caddie Laser FIT rangefinder. I just wasn’t sure there was much to be excited about.

As I understood it, the main selling point of the Laser FIT was that it was a little bit smaller than most rangefinders. Big deal, I thought.

Well, let me tell you, I’m not sure I’ve been more pleasantly surprised about a golf product than I was when I actually started to use the Laser FIT. This is one cool device!

First of all, the compact size that I thought wouldn’t really excite me is, as it turns out, pretty damn awesome.

But the real shock for me was that the size isn’t even what I think should be the main selling point. It’s the triangulation feature that’s the show-stopper here.

And the $199.99 price point.

When you combine it all, you’ve got what I think might just be one of the coolest golf product releases of 2024.

But…

There are a couple of things that I don’t like. And I don’t think you’ll like them either.

What are those drawbacks? And should they be enough to dissuade you from buying the Voice Caddie Laser FIT? Read on for my honest opinions.

Unboxing the Voice Caddie Laser FIT: Say Hello to My Little Friend

Voice Caddie’s packaging, with all of their products, is quite nice. Nothing over the top. But the design is clean and classy, and the box is actually quite robust. For a sub-$200 product, the overall quality of the presentation for the Laser FIT is somewhat surprising.

One thing that caught my eye is the included rangefinder carrying case. I had wondered if it would be the more traditional style zip-up pouch, like what you see with all of Bushnell’s rangefinders. Or if it would be the kind of pouch that has a fold-over flap and doesn’t provide a full seal to protect the rangefinder within. That’s the kind of case many of the previous Voice Caddie rangefinders have come with, and I’m not a big fan of that style.

Good news: Not only does the Laser FIT come with the preferred, far better style that Bushnell has kind of made standard in the industry, but this little rangefinder comes with a smaller version of that type of case, something appropriate for the diminutive size of the Laser FIT.

About that size. So, as I said, I didn’t really think it would strike me as that big of a deal. Wrong!

Having what Voice Caddie calls a micro laser rangefinder is freaking awesome!

On the first tee box of the first round I played with the Laser FIT, I put the rangefinder (outside of the case) in my pocket. I wanted to see if it would annoy me or bother my swing or walking. In the past, I’ve put rangefinders in my pocket for just brief periods, but they’ve always been way too large to make that an all-the-time thing.

Well, with the Laser FIT, when I putted out on the 18th green, I still had the rangefinder in my left pocket. For the entire round, it never once became a nuisance. And, in fact, I loved having it so immediately available. Rather than having to reach into my bag, take it out of its case, shoot my number, and then go through that process in reverse, it was so much simpler to just pull the Laser FIT out of my pocket. I always had my rangefinder at the ready, which I came to really appreciate.

The Laser FIT only weighs 4 ounces and it’s only 3.39” x 1.48” x 2.21”. So, again, it never bothered me while I was swinging or walking. Honestly, I could barely even feel it.

Now that I’ve gotten used to playing golf with a smaller, pocket-sized rangefinder, I’ve found that I love it.

But… The small size of the Voice Caddie Laser FIT isn’t even the feature I’m most excited about.

Triangulation for Only $199.99?!

Voice Caddie calls it “Ball to Pin.” But the more common term I’ve heard most often for this feature is “triangulation.”

Here’s how it works: From wherever you are with the Laser FIT, you aim the rangefinder at your ball, press the button, and get that distance. Then, you aim at your target and do the same thing to get that distance. The rangefinder will “tringulate” those distances to tell you how far your ball is from your target, even if you’re not standing anywhere near the ball.

Pretty cool, right? Here are some common scenarios where Ball to Pin or triangulation might come in handy:

• Cart path only. Say you arrive at the course after a heavy rain and carts aren’t allowed on the grass. We’ve all been in that situation. And one of the biggest bummers about it is that, when your ball is on the opposite side of the hole from where the cart path is, you’re never quite sure what distance you have to the pin. So you typically have to bring multiple clubs with you as you trudge across the fairway to your ball. But with a rangefinder that can triangulate the distances, you can shoot the ball and then the pin while you’re sitting in your cart. You’ll know exactly what distance you have, so you can bring just the club you need.
• Blind shots. Here’s another scenario we’ve all faced. You can’t see the pin from where your ball is. Which means, you can’t shoot a distance from your ball to the pin. But with triangulation, you can walk to where you can see both the ball and the pin, shoot them both, and get the precise yardage you need to execute the shot.
• Helping out a playing partner. If you’ve ever been the only golfer in a group who owns a rangefinder, you know about being asked to provide distances for your buddies. It’s typically not a problem, but it does often require you to add a few extra steps as you need to walk to wherever your friend’s ball may be to get them an accurate yardage. But with triangulation, you can shoot their ball and then the pin from wherever you might be. You could give the entire foursome their yardages in the time it used to take you to help out just one person.
• Distance from a hazard to the pin. While Voice Caddie calls it “Ball to Pin” the triangulation feature doesn’t have to be limited to just those two objects. You could use it to get the distance between any two objects. Say you want to know how far it is from a certain tree or bunker or stake in the ground to the pin. It’s simple with triangulation.

And the best part about the Voice Caddie Laser FIT’s Ball to Pin feature is that it works. Really well, in fact. I tested this every way I could think of. I’d shoot the ball and then pin from a far off distance. And then I’d go to the ball itself to see if the distance I shot directly from the ball to the pin matched the triangulated number I got. Most of the time, the numbers were within 1 yard. The biggest discrepancy I ever got was 3 yards, and that only happened once.

I can’t tell you how cool it is to get triangulation for $199.99. To me, while the small size of the Laser FIT is definitely a selling point, this Ball to Pin feature is the most newsworthy thing about this rangefinder. In my experience to date, getting triangulation typically costs much more than $199.99. 

Quick on the Draw

Another Laser FIT feature that, in my opinion, isn’t touted quite enough is the speed in which it delivers yardages. Voice Caddie says it only takes 0.1 seconds from the time you hit the button to when you get a yardage. That’s a pretty difficult thing to measure and confirm, but I will say that it is very, very fast. Like, instantaneous.

This is one of the things I love about the Voice Caddie TL1. I think it’s one of the great differentiators for the Voice Caddie rangefinders overall. To now get these kinds of lighting fast readouts in a rangefinder that costs less than $200 is pretty sweet.

I’m not saying the readout speed alone is reason enough to buy the Laser FIT. I think the triangulation, size, and price are what really makes this product a standout. But getting the bonus of super-fast yardages is definitely nice.

Other Laser FIT Rangefinder Features

Beyond the triangulation, size, price, and speed, the Voice Caddie Laser FIT is a solid rangefinder. I’d rate additional features as good but not necessarily outstanding.

The build quality of the rangefinder is… fine. It’s certainly not as robust as a Bushnell or something like the Garmin Approach Z30. The Laser FIT is a bit plasticky or cheaper-feeling than those products. But, of course, it also costs a lot less. And, because it’s designed to fit in your pocket, the lighter weight is a positive rather than a drawback.

Magnification is 6X. I think the optics are actually quite good. Again, it doesn’t quite rival the clarity and crispness of higher-end lasers. And of course, if you’ve seen 7X, it’s always a little tough to go back. But, once again, for $199.99 the display is more than adequate.

Speaking of value, the Laser FIT features a dual-color numbers LED display in the reticle. Depending on the background, the rangefinder will automatically switch between black and red so that you can see the information in the viewfinder as clearly as possible. This is a very nice add-on, especially for the price.

Another thing that’s wild is that you get slope-adjusted yardages with the Laser FIT. Once again, not something you typically find in the sub-$200 rangefinder class.

Those are all the good things about the Laser FIT. There’s a lot to like. But no product is perfect, and the Laser FIT does have a couple of things that I think will be problematic for some golfers.

No Cart Magnet, but Is That Really a Problem?

The first potential issue is that the Laser FIT does not include a built-in magnet for attaching it to a cart.

Now, personally, I don’t see this as a problem. Why? Because, for me, I plan to keep the Laser FIT in my pocket. That’s one of the main things I like about it. So, why should I care that I can’t attach it to a cart? That’s not how I plan to use this rangefinder.

But others may feel differently. Especially when you consider that one of the biggest use cases for triangulation is in the cart-path-only scenario. If you’re planning to use the Laser FIT to get your yardages from your cart, you may be disappointed that you can’t then easily store the rangefinder on the cart itself.

Honestly, though, you’re not going to find many golf rangefinders for $200 that include a cart magnet. Again, I think not having one on the Laser FIT is a non-issue.

A Rechargeable Battery? Now, That Is a Problem

By far, the biggest issue I have with the Voice Caddie Laser FIT is the USB-C charging port. Rather than a replaceable battery, the Laser FIT includes a rechargeable one.

Some people may love that. Rangefinder batteries are a little bit pricey, even though you realistically only need to replace them once a year at most.

But I just don’t like the idea of having a rangefinder that I have to charge. That’s because I’m definitely going to forget to do it.

That said, Voice Caddies rates the battery life at 8 hours. That’s 8 hours of actual use. So, that’s actually quite a long time when you consider that you only use the rangefinder for a handful of seconds each time you pull it out.

I don’t know yet how many rounds you can expect to get out of the Laser FIT before it requires re-charging. Maybe this won’t be as big of a deal as I’m making it out to be. But at some point, I can guarantee that I’ll forget to charge the device and will be repeatedly disappointed when I arrive at the course with a dead rangefinder.

Or, I’ll actually remember to charge it but then accidentally leave it behind in my house when I head for the course. But if you’re organized and you remember these kinds of details, maybe this isn’t an issue for you. And you won’t have to buy those expensive rangefinder batteries about once every year or two.

You Should Buy the Voice Caddie Laser FIT If…

If you’re looking for an affordable golf rangefinder, I’ve got to think that the Voice Caddie Laser FIT is going to make your list of finalists. The $199.99 price is undeniably attractive.

But it’s the triangulation for that price that has me most excited. It’s a really cool feature that you’re going to have to pay much more for if you want to get it in a different rangefinder. And if you think that triangulation might be nothing more than a novelty, this is a pretty inexpensive way to find out if you’ll actually find it to be useful.

Then there’s the size. You’ve got to experience it to know if a pocket-friendly rangefinder is right for you. As for me, I’m kind of loving the convenience of having my rangefinder always at the ready.

The charging situation is definitely a buzz kill, at least to me. But I’m not sure it’s a deal-breaker.

Maybe the lack of a cart magnet will also be a drawback for you. For me, it’s not a problem. And, really, what do you expect for $199.99?

No, the Voice Caddie Laser FIT is not perfect. It’s not the overall best golf rangefinder. And it’s not for everyone. But when you combine all of the factors, I think the Laser FIT is the best golf rangefinder under $200. At least for now.

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc "Shef" Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he's not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.