Voice Caddie SL3 vs Bushnell Tour Hybrid
Side-by-side specs — range, magnification, slope, tournament-legality, and price. The better spec in each row is highlighted.
Premium · Laser + GPS
Voice Caddie SL3
$599 · 1,000 yd · 6.0x
Premium · Laser + GPS
Bushnell Tour Hybrid
$500 · 1,300 yd · 6.0x
Voice Caddie SL3 vs Bushnell Tour Hybrid — spec comparison
| SL3 | Tour Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $599 | $500 |
| Type | Laser + GPS | Laser + GPS |
| Max range | 1,000 yd | 1,300 yd |
| Magnification | 6.0x | 6.0x |
| Slope | Yes (switchable) | Yes (switchable) |
| Tournament legal | Yes | Yes |
| Pin lock | Pin Tracer, GPS Pin Assist, Vibration | PinSeeker with Visual JOLT |
| Display | OLED red | LCD with illuminated JOLT indicator ring |
| Image stabilization | Yes | — |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| Battery | Lithium-polymer 1000mAh | CR-123 |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 8.7 oz |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
Voice Caddie SL3 vs Bushnell Tour Hybrid — frequently asked
Which has longer range, the Voice Caddie SL3 or Bushnell Tour Hybrid?
The Bushnell Tour Hybrid ranges farther — up to 1,300 yards, vs 1,000 yards for the SL3. In practice both reach a flag well beyond normal golf distances; the bigger number mainly matters for reflective targets.
Which is better for tournament play, the Voice Caddie SL3 or Bushnell Tour Hybrid?
Both are tournament-legal (slope can be switched off where present), so either is fine for competitive rounds.
What is the price difference between the Voice Caddie SL3 and Bushnell Tour Hybrid?
The Bushnell Tour Hybrid is cheaper by about $99 ($500 vs $599).