REDTIGER Golf Rangefinder With Slope Review
The REDTIGER golf rangefinder with slope is a 7X laser with six measuring modes, a slope on/off switch and USB-C charging. It suits golfers who want a rechargeable slope laser that clips to a belt, a bag or a cart.
On this page (17 sections)
- The REDTIGER golf rangefinder at a glance
- What the six REDTIGER modes do
- How to read the flag-lock vibration
- Why USB-C charging matters for this unit
- What comes in the REDTIGER box
- How the REDTIGER carries on a bag, belt or cart
- Setting up the REDTIGER before the first round
- Who the REDTIGER golf rangefinder suits
- Who should skip the REDTIGER
- The range figure to confirm before you order
- Slope, the switch and the Rules of Golf
- Water resistance, warranty and care
- What 7X magnification changes next to 6X
- A quick checklist before you order the REDTIGER
- How the REDTIGER compares with the Callaway 300 Pro and the A1-Slope
- How we scored the REDTIGER
- Verdict: the REDTIGER golf rangefinder for a rechargeable slope laser
The REDTIGER golf rangefinder with slope is a 7X laser with a rechargeable battery and six measuring modes. Unlike the Callaway 300 Pro, you charge it over USB-C instead of buying cells.
We compared its specs with the other slope lasers on this site. This review covers the modes, the box, who it suits and who should skip it.
The REDTIGER golf rangefinder at a glance
The REDTIGER is a 7X slope laser in a 4.17 by 1.61 by 2.36 inch body that charges over USB-C. Here are the specs in one place.
| Spec | REDTIGER golf rangefinder |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 7X, with a transflective LCD |
| Slope | Slope compensation with an on/off switch |
| Modes | Six: slope, flag lock, horizontal, height, speed and continuous scan |
| Power | Rechargeable lithium-ion, USB-C |
| Size | 4.17 x 1.61 x 2.36 in |
| Carry | Magnetic strip, magnetic belt clip, buckle and hand rope |
| Warranty | 2 years, plus lifetime technical support |
| In the box | Soft case, charging cable, lens cloth, user manual |
What the six REDTIGER modes do
REDTIGER's six modes switch with a brief press of the button. They are slope compensation, flag locking, horizontal ranging, height ranging, speed measuring and continuous scan.
Slope compensation is the mode behind the on/off switch. Flag locking is the one for pin distances.
The other modes measure in ways a flag shot doesn't need. Read the mode list in the manual before your first round so the button presses feel familiar.
How to read the flag-lock vibration
When the unit locks onto the flag, it vibrates. REDTIGER calls this Flag Pole Lock with Vibration.
Feel for the buzz before you trust the number, especially when trees or a bunker face stand behind the pin. If the buzz doesn't come, aim again from a steadier stance.
Why USB-C charging matters for this unit
The REDTIGER uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charges over USB-C. There are no cells to buy, so the charging cable is the accessory to keep close.
Keep the cable in the case or the same bag pocket as the unit. Charge it before a long day, because a rechargeable unit can't be fixed mid-round with a spare cell.
What comes in the REDTIGER box
You get the laser rangefinder, a portable soft case, a magnetic belt clip, a mountaineering buckle, a hand rope, a charging cable, a lens cloth and a user manual. That covers carrying, charging and cleaning the lens.
The soft case is the one gap for some golfers. If you want hard-shell protection in a bag, a separate case is an easy add.
How the REDTIGER carries on a bag, belt or cart
The REDTIGER carries three ways: a magnetic strip for clubs or a cart, a magnetic belt clip for a belt or a bag, and a buckle and hand rope.
The mountaineering buckle works like a carabiner on a bag loop, and the hand rope works as a wrist strap. Try each one at home so the unit feels natural on the first tee.
A magnet only grips metal. If your cart rail is plastic, the belt clip is the better option.
Setting up the REDTIGER before the first round
Charge the unit fully, choose your slope setting and clip it where you'll reach for it. Then practice the flag lock on a few flags before a round that counts.
Press the button briefly to move between modes, and stay in flag lock for most shots. Switch to slope compensation when hills change the shot.
Who the REDTIGER golf rangefinder suits
The REDTIGER suits golfers who want a rechargeable slope laser with several carrying options. It also fits players who like a belt clip better than a hard case.
If you're not sure you need a rangefinder at all, our look at whether a golf rangefinder is worth it covers who gets the most from one.
Why the REDTIGER golf rangefinder suits walkers
The belt clip and hand rope give two ways to keep the unit on you between shots. The magnetic strip adds a third option if you ride a cart with a metal frame.
Walkers who want the smallest body should look at Bushnell's A1-Slope, which Bushnell describes as pocket-size.
Who benefits from a rechargeable battery
Golfers who would rather charge a unit than keep spare cells will like the USB-C setup. The trade-off is a charging habit before each long day.
Who should skip the REDTIGER
Skip the REDTIGER if you want course maps, front, center and back yardages or any other GPS feature. It's a laser, so it reads the target you aim at and doesn't show hole layouts.
Skip it too if you want a battery you can swap quickly on the course. The REDTIGER charges, so you can't drop in a fresh cell between holes.
If you're still comparing types of unit, our golf rangefinder buying guide sorts out lasers, GPS and hybrids.
The range figure to confirm before you order
REDTIGER gives two different maximum ranges in its own material, and both are at least 1,000 yards. Confirm the exact figure in the manual before you rely on it.
Even the lower number is far beyond any shot you'll aim at on a golf hole. REDTIGER says the unit is accurate to 0.5 yards.
Slope, the switch and the Rules of Golf
The switch turns slope on or off. Slope mode reads the angle to the target and adjusts the number, the same job the other slope lasers on this site do.
The Rules of Golf allow distance-measuring devices by default, and a committee can ban them with a local rule. Slope readings aren't allowed in a round unless the committee permits them.
A common approach is slope on for casual rounds and off whenever the committee hasn't permitted it. Check the local rule before a round that counts, and see the USGA for the Rules of Golf.
If you're still deciding whether slope is worth having, our best golf rangefinders with slope roundup compares more units.
Water resistance, warranty and care
REDTIGER describes the unit as water resistant, so wipe it dry and keep it out of heavy rain. REDTIGER also classes it as a Class 1 laser product.
REDTIGER backs it with a 2-year warranty and says it offers lifetime technical support. Wipe the lens with the cloth in the box after a wet round.
What 7X magnification changes next to 6X
The REDTIGER's 7X lens makes a flag look seven times closer, a small step up from the 6X lenses on the Callaway 300 Pro and Bushnell's A1-Slope. That step helps most when the flag looks small against a busy background.
REDTIGER says its transflective LCD keeps the reading clear and quick. Magnification doesn't change range, so a higher number doesn't mean a longer reach.
To compare readability and ease of use across more models, see our picks for seniors and older golfers.
A quick checklist before you order the REDTIGER
Five questions settle most of the decision. Each one points to a feature the REDTIGER either has or doesn't.
- Will you remember to charge it? The REDTIGER charges over USB-C and has no spare-cell option.
- Do you want slope you can switch off? The on/off switch does that.
- How will you carry it? The belt clip and magnetic strip cover a belt, a bag and a metal cart rail.
- Do you want a hard case? The box has a soft case, so a separate hard case is an easy add.
- Does the exact range matter to you? Confirm it in the manual, since REDTIGER gives two figures.
How the REDTIGER compares with the Callaway 300 Pro and the A1-Slope
The REDTIGER and the A1-Slope both charge over USB-C, and the Callaway runs on a lithium battery. The REDTIGER has the highest magnification of the three at 7X.
Our Callaway 300 Pro review covers that unit in full. It trades USB-C charging for an external switch and a hard case.
The A1-Slope is the smaller of the two USB-C units. It turns slope on and off with its mode button, and Bushnell says the battery lasts 50-plus rounds.
If you're weighing lower-cost lasers, our budget rangefinder picks cover that group. For value across brands, see best golf rangefinders for the money.
How we scored the REDTIGER
Our score weighs specs and features against what slope-laser shoppers want. The REDTIGER earns 7.8 for six modes, USB-C charging, 7X magnification and several carrying options.
It gives up points for the two different range figures, mixed water-resistance claims and no course maps.
REDTIGER Golf Rangefinder With Slope
- Slope on/off with six measuring modes
- 7X magnification on a transflective LCD
- USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Magnetic strip, belt clip and soft case in the box
A 7X slope laser that charges over USB-C and clips to a belt. REDTIGER gives two different maximum ranges, so confirm the figure in the manual.
Pros
- USB-C charging, so there are no cells to buy
- Six measuring modes, including flag lock with vibration
- Magnetic strip and belt clip give two ways to carry it
- REDTIGER backs it with a 2-year warranty
Cons
- Two different maximum ranges appear in REDTIGER's own material
- Water resistance is described in more than one way
- A laser only, so no course maps
Verdict: the REDTIGER golf rangefinder for a rechargeable slope laser
Pick the REDTIGER golf rangefinder if you want slope on and off, 7X magnification and USB-C charging in one unit. Pick the Callaway 300 Pro if you want an external switch, a cart magnet and a hard case.
Pick the A1-Slope if you want the smallest body. If this is your first unit, our guide to choosing a first golf rangefinder helps you narrow it down.
Frequently asked questions
Does the REDTIGER golf rangefinder have slope?
Yes, it has slope compensation with an on/off switch, so you can turn slope off when a round requires it. Slope readings are only allowed in a round if the committee permits them, so check the local rule before you play a round that counts.
How far does the REDTIGER golf rangefinder measure?
REDTIGER's own material gives two different maximum ranges, both at least 1,000 yards. Confirm the exact figure in the manual, though either number is far beyond any shot you'll aim at on a golf hole, where flag distances are a small fraction of that.
Does the REDTIGER charge over USB-C?
Yes, it has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and a USB-C charging cable comes in the box. REDTIGER also backs the unit with a 2-year warranty and says it offers lifetime technical support, so keep your order details in case you need help.
What comes in the REDTIGER golf rangefinder box?
The box holds the rangefinder, a portable soft case, a magnetic belt clip, a mountaineering buckle, a hand rope, a charging cable, a lens cloth and a user manual. The belt clip and magnetic strip give you two ways to carry it.
Is the REDTIGER a good first slope rangefinder?
It can be, for a golfer who wants USB-C charging, six modes and a belt clip, backed by a 2-year warranty. Golfers who want a battery they can swap on the course should compare a unit that runs on a replaceable battery.
