There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried:

The Precision Pro Titan Elite Rangefinder. Known for making accurate devices that provide great value, the new Titan Elite is Precision Pro’s new flagship product and it’s a got a few fancy tricks up its sleeve.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Managing Editor and resident sneakerhead. I’ve always been a GPS guy but the Precision Pro Titan Elite might be the perfect way to get me into a rangefinder. Why? It functions both as a rangefinder (for pin-hunting) and a GPS (for when I just need the front, middle or back of the green).

I won’t lie: my wife is a little confused as to why I need another device to tell me how far I am from the green. That’s probably because she knows I’m not actually good at golf. Regardless, as my game improves, so has my need for more precise yardages. Hence, the Precision Pro Titan Elite is in my bag.

Let’s talk about this new flagship rangefinder that carries a surprisingly affordable price tag.

About the Titan Elite

There are really three things that stand out about the Precision Pro Titan Elite. It is highly durable, accurate and feature-rich. All that for less than $400? Sign me up.

Here’s what I learned during my time with the new Titan Elite rangefinder from Precision Pro.

Build Quality and Durability

The first thing I noticed upon unboxing this little beauty is the build quality. The aluminum shell feels really good in the hand, especially when compared to the host of plastic-bodied rangefinders on the market.

Both the weight and feel contribute to an overall “premium” fit and finish.

On top of the drop resistance provided by the aluminum construction, the Titan Elite is also IP67 rated. That means it’s dustproof and waterproof.

I put the Titan Elite through the ringer to make sure it stood up the durability claims. By ringer, I mean I had it magnetized to the side of my golf cart in the pouring rain. Water was barreling off the roof straight onto the Titan Elite for minutes.

No harm done. That’s a major win. If you’re shelling out $400 for a rangefinder, it needs to able to withstand the elements.

Accuracy

A rangefinder is only useful if it’s accurate. Most are pretty darn good. That said, after testing dozens of rangefinders, there’s one quality of accuracy that I find really important: consistency.

I’ve tested rangefinders that, upon double or-triple checking a pin, will spit out different distances, some varying up to 10, even 20, yards at times. A reliable rangefinder should provide the same distance each time you lock on to the flag.

The Titan Elite was very good in this regard. I would consider it among the more consistent and accurate rangefinders devices I’ve tested. We’ll have to wait until Most Wanted Rangefinder testing to see where it stacks up against stiff competition but initial results are very promising.

One Big Trick Up Its Sleeve

A look inside the Titan Elite rangefinder.

I mentioned the Titan Elite is feature-rich. That’s because it has a big trick up its sleeve: GPS. When connected to the Precision Pro app on your smartphone via Bluetooth, the Titan Elite will show not only the distance to the pin but also the GPS distances to the front, middle and back of the green.

As a faithful GPS user (still rocking the Garmin Approach S70), it was awesome to see the GPS distances spit out by the Titan Elite come within four to six yards of my $700 golf watch.

This right here is called the “value prop.” If I can get an accurate rangefinder and pretty decent GPS for $400, why wouldn’t I? (or you?)

Something To Know

I know I just praised the GPS functions but it’s also the one thing potentially holding the Titan Elite back from superstar status. It’s good, when it works. But due to the reliance on the connection between the Titan Elite and the smartphone app to garner that GPS data, it can struggle at times to advance holes or recognize you are no longer on the tee.

This happened most often when the iPhone I was using timed out and turned off. Unlocking the iPhone promptly brought the GPS up to speed.

After consulting with Precision Pro on the issue, I was correctly informed that the location services on my iPhone were set up improperly. In order to have the best user experience, you must allow the Precision Pro Golf App to “Always” access your location.

As it is when I duck hook a ball into the trees, the “issue” was not really an issue, but rather user error. When set up properly, you should have no issues with the GPS on the Titan Elite.

Other Features to Try

Shot tracking. It’s not as easy or as comprehensive as something like Arccos but when using the Precision Pro app you can track shots, club distances, etc. Find My Precision Pro. The Precision Pro app will show the last known location of your Titan Elite. This is great for the forgetful golfer. USB-C rechargable. Replaceable batteries are a thing of the past.

Parting Thoughts

For $400, the Titan Elite from Precision Pro is a great value. It does everything a good rangefinder does and has the added feature of GPS. Even though the connection between the device and the app is a work in progress (they don’t have an Android app yet), I’m comfortable saying the Precision Pro Titan Elite is worth picking up.

This article was written in partnership with Precision Pro.

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