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The Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder is fast and accurate with a very affordable price. Slope adjustment and cart magnet, but no first tier features. Plastic body doesn’t feel as rock solid as other rangefinders.
Introduction
Over the last few months, I’ve tested Vistaget’s two premium rangefinders – the Ultra [review HERE] and the Pro [review HERE]. Both are tremendous, offering first tier features and performance at mid-market prices.
The Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder is the brand’s entry-level product. While it doesn’t have the cutting edge features of the Pro or Ultra, I was interested to see if Vistaget could offer high speed and accuracy at a budget friendly price.
Set Up & Ease of Use
The Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder is easy to use right out of the box. Its basic functionality is what you get from nearly every rangefinder: push the red power button to turn it on, push it again to get your distance.
A nice feature of the Golvia 30 is the slope switch on the side. I really like these dedicated buttons or switches, especially for features you’ll use regularly like slope adjustment. When features are buried beneath the Mode button, they don’t get used.
Speaking of the Mode button, it has just one function on the Golvia 30: changing the measurement units. Hold Mode for one second to change from yards to meters.
Finally, the Vistaget Golvia 30 is powered by a rechargeable battery. A USB-C charging cable is included in the box, along with a carabiner, wrist strap, magnetic belt clip, and carrying case. One moderate annoyance: the rubber cover on the charging port can be a hassle to remove. [See Price / Buy]
Features & Accuracy
While the Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder doesn’t have neat features like Tri-Measure or environmentally adjusted distances, it does have speed and accuracy that are on par with the company’s more expensive offerings. Vistaget states that the Golvia 30 can lock on to the pin in 0.3 seconds. While I can’t offer that level of specificity, I can report that the Golvia 30 is above average in terms of speed. By the time my finger let go of the button, I had a yardage displayed.
After testing against other rangefinders and on-course measurements, I found the Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder to be reliable and accurate. It has a range of 1,200 yards – much more than any golfer needs – and 7X magnification, which is as good as most premium rangefinders. The Golvia 30 also has PythaPin which filters out background objects and vibrates when it locks onto the flagstick.
Two other high quality features are the cart magnet and the rechargeable battery. Per Vistaget, this battery should last over nine hours between charges. There is a battery life indicator that’s always visible in the display, so you don’t have to worry about running out of juice during your round.
Speaking of the display, that’s one of the two areas where the Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder does feel like a budget option. It’s a plain black LCD display which is perfectly legible in most light conditions, but it does feel a bit lacking in a world of OLED displays.
Similarly, the Golvia 30 does not have the premium feel of the Pro or the Ultra. It has similar dimensions and shape – very comfortable in hand – but the plastic body does not have the same durable feel as the metal bodies. It is IP54 rated – waterproof against splashes, but not immersion.
Value
The Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder is their most affordable option with a retail price of just $99. For reference, the top of the line Golvia Ultra [review HERE] is $299 and the Golvia Pro [review HERE] costs $199.
Vistaget offers a two year warranty, which is something you don’t typically see in this price range. This, and the rangefinder’s speed and accuracy, make it a solid value relative to its peers. [See Price / Buy]
Conclusion
If you’re looking to get a quick, accurate, affordable laser, the Vistaget Golvia 30 rangefinder is a solid choice. While I came away more impressed with Vistaget’s higher end options, each one is a great value in its category. For golfers who don’t need all the bells and whistles, the performance and warranty of the Golvia 30 are excellent. [See Price / Buy]
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He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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