How We Research
Every guide on Majkia starts with one question: will this device give this golfer the yardage they need, in a way they can use quickly? A fast player who rides a cart wants something different from a walker who plays the same course every week.
Here is how we answer it.
1. We start with how you play
Some golfers want the exact distance to the flag. Others want front, middle and back numbers for the whole green, or a voice that reads them out.
So we look at how you get around the course, how steady your hands are when you aim, and whether you play in events that limit slope or other features.
2. We compare specs and features
For laser rangefinders we look at range to a flag, magnification, display type and brightness, slope on and off, pin lock and vibration, magnets, stabilization and the battery.
For GPS devices we look at screen size and readability, course maps, hazard and layup numbers, battery life, charging, subscription costs and how the device mounts or wears.
Makers describe their gear in their own words, so we name the brand for every claim. When we give an accuracy or range figure, it is the maker's figure.
3. We look at buyer feedback
We read what owners report after using a device for a while. We look for patterns, like screens that wash out in sun, slow locks on the flag, apps that are hard to set up or batteries that fade early.
One unhappy review doesn't sink a product. A pattern does.
4. We score each product
Our score weighs specs, features and buyer feedback against what you're shopping for. A rangefinder that scores high in a guide for cart golfers may score lower in a guide about small, pocket-size models.
Scores spread out on purpose. A 10 is rare.
5. We keep pages up to date
Models change often, and many come in look-alike versions under different names or colors. We check each model name and only link new units, never renewed ones.
When we update a guide, the "Updated on" date at the top changes with it.
What our picks are not
Our picks are research, not lab tests or course trials. We don't claim to have used every device we cover.
Rules about distance devices are set by the governing bodies and by each tournament or club committee. We share what the published rules say, but your committee has the final word.