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Bushnell A1-Slope review

Bushnell's smallest laser ever, with its tour slope technology, a magnetic skin and a rechargeable battery rated for 50+ rounds.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.0
Ease of use (25%)
8.8
Value (35%)
8.0

The A1-Slope puts Bushnell's slope numbers into the smallest body the company has made. Bushnell says its slope distances are trusted by 98.6% of PGA Tour players, and here you switch slope on and off through the Mode button, which gives a tournament-conforming device when needed. The unit weighs 5.1 oz and measures 3.75 by 2.36 inches, and Bushnell pitches it at golfers of all abilities, especially juniors and women. An integrated battery charges over USB-C in about four hours and lasts 50+ rounds, or about 3,000 target acquisitions. The BITE magnetic skin mounts it on a cart bar, and PinSeeker with JOLT vibrates on flag lock. Range is 5 to 1,300 yards at 6x. The tradeoffs: the display is LCD, there is no Bluetooth or LINK support, and for $100 more the Tour V7 Shift adds an OLED display and range recall.

Who it is for

Golfers with small hands, juniors and anyone who wants Bushnell slope in a pocket-size unit.

Price

$299.99 at the Bushnell Golf US store when checked.

Rangefinders A1-Slope $299.99 View Details
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

  • Bushnell's patented slope technology, switched via the Mode button
  • The smallest Bushnell Golf laser rangefinder, at 5.1 oz
  • BITE magnetic protective skin for the cart bar
  • Rechargeable battery: 50+ rounds per USB-C charge
  • PinSeeker with JOLT vibration and 6x magnification

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Light and pocketable
  • Strength: No batteries to buy
  • Strength: Same 5 to 1,300 yard range as the larger Bushnells
  • Weakness: LCD display, not OLED
  • Weakness: No Bluetooth or LINK-Enabled features
  • Weakness: Magnet is in the skin, not the unit

Key facts

  • Price: $299.99
  • Range: 5 to 1,300 yards
  • Accuracy: +/- 1 yard at 500 yards
  • Magnification: 6x
  • Weight: 5.1 oz
  • Battery: Rechargeable, 50+ rounds

Where it ranks

Bushnell A1-Slope is No. 7 in our Best Golf Rangefinders verdict.

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