I was a dedicated person of Rangefinder until about two years ago when a GPS speaker (wing appearance) was added to my cart. Until then, I didn’t realize how much I liked to have front, medium and back yards in green. Now, I would be lost without those numbers. Hybrid rangefinders can give you laser accuracy you are used to plus GPS information such as holes and green depth. They are not for everyone, but if you like to have all the data, these three are the best place to start.
Garmin Z82 Access
Garmin Z82 combines laser accuracy with GPS map, displaying the appearances of holes, risks and front/middle/back yards directly in the view. It is correct within 10 inches to 450 yards and includes advanced features as slope adjustments in games, wind speed (when paired with a phone) and pinpinter for blind shots.
In ours 2025 Rangefinder best of golf Testing, it scored a 9.5/10 and was given the best hybrid rank.
Buy this if
- You want the most advanced hybrid rank on the market.
- You evaluate risk maps, green appearances and wind data for shooting planning.
Do not buy this if
- You prefer the clear optical clarity of a traditional string.
- Many data on the screen pull you in the middle of the round.
Voice Caddy SL3 Hybrid GPS
Voice Caddy SL3 combines a laser string with a full -colored GPS touch screen on the side. You will get front yards, center and rear, course layouts and even green displacement data (available in 13,000+ courses). It also includes adjusting the slope, the Asik PIN and the Putt view for the correct height and distance control.
SL3 scored a 9.4 during testing. One of the richest hybrids with features available.
Buy this if
- You want data on green displacement and an integrated GPS screen.
- You prefer the touch of the touch screen for the appearances of the holes and the yard.
Do not buy this if
- You want something compact – this model is larger than the standard laser.
- You do not need advanced data such as green contours or the appearance of the putt.
Bushnell Tour Hybrid
Bushnell’s Tour Hybrid unites its reliable laser technology with advanced yard, center and back offered by GPS directly on the side screen. It contains slope interruption technology, Pinseeker with Jolt Visual and Bluetooth connection to the Bushnell Golf app. With a 9.5 rating, it is a direct hybrid that builds reliable optics with essential GPS data.
Buy this if
- You want the classic Bushnell’s Classic Plus GPS optics on a device.
- You prefer simple hybrid functionality without additional layers of technology.
Do not buy this if
- You want holes or green contours; This hybrid keeps it fundamental.
- You prefer a lighter, non-gps string.
Final thoughts
Hybrid rangefinders are ideal for players who want every yard option without having to make many accessories. If one of these rangefinders is not suitable for your game, here are the results of our best rangefinder golf testing:
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