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Introducing RangePal Flagstick Reflectors for Laser Rangefinders
Most can agree a laser rangefinder is the most accurate, simple and dependable way of measuring distances. Governments and professional surveyors depend on the technology to map the world. If it gets the job done for them, using the same technology on the golf course is as good as it gets, but...
Are you a confused shopper, undecided how much to spend? Unclear of the difference in a $400 and a $200 model?
Have you overheard a playing partner complain about difficulties reading the target with their rangefinder?
If you're a laser rangefinder owner, would you use it more often if it was more reliable?
Do you wish you owned a GPS and not a laser rangefinder?
Fact:  The target is the key! Surveyors measure distance from point A to B using a reflective target, not a flag. Even a low end laser rangefinder will work with a good reflective surface.
Problem:  Not all targets on golf courses are good reflectors, the most important being flags and flagsticks. Flag material, size, color and angle can cause target recognition problems for even the most expensive laser rangefinder.
Solution:  The new RangePal reflector. It has a large surface area, is highly reflective, easily attached, made of tough, impact resistant material and is the same principle used by professional surveyors.
RangePal features: 
  • Excellent "cooperative target".
  • Durable, weather resistant and
  • Easily slips on to any ½” diameter flagstick.
  • Rubberized foam inside the barrel holds it in place.

Laser Rangefinders help eliminate slow play

Everything you need to know about using and buying a golf laser rangefinder at
golf-laser-rangefinder.com

Cooperative & Non-Cooperative Targets

A "cooperative target" has been enhanced to give a higher return signal to the laser rangefinder receiver. This usually is accomplished by placing a retro-reflective device or material on the target.

A "non-cooperative target" generally is regarded as a diffusely reflecting object (such as a flag, flagstick, rock or tree). The term (non-cooperative) is used because the target has not been prepared in advance to enhance the reflected return of the transmitted beam.
Who knew??


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How They Work
A laser rangefinder is a device using a pulsed laser and a light detector. By measuring the time taken for light to reflect off a down range object, and knowing the speed of light, the distance to the object can be calculated. The calculation is dependent on the reflectivity of the target.
The RangePal is the perfect "cooperative target" for the laser rangefinder. Its excellent reflective surface offers far greater reflectivity than a flag or flagstick alone. This means even a low end model is as effective as the expensive units when it comes to target recognition, guaranteed!
 

The flags low reflectivity dampens the "bounce" effect of the transmitted laser beam.

The RangePal's high reflectivity guarantees instant and accurate readings even with low end model laser rangefinders!

 

If an accurate yardage reading is important to you, only a laser rangefinder and RangePal Reflectors will do.


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FAQs
Q Why can't I use reflective tape on the flagstick? Would this be the same as the RangePal?
A Our larger reflective surface means quicker target recognition. Holding the rangefinder steady is difficult under certain circumstances and the more target surface available the faster you get a distance reading. "Larger the target, easier to hit". Also, high grade reflective tape isn't cheap and for a few extra bucks, you get a well designed, maintenance free, quality target that lasts for years.
Q Your reflector looks like plastic pipe and tape. Why should I pay your price for that?
A Good question, but it depends on you perspective. "Is not the Mona Lisa but paint smeared on canvas?". Seriously, there are a few other options but you'll find RangePal reflectors to be a bargain by comparison.
Q Why should I purchase or recommend your reflectors instead of other target or reflector options.
A Simple design, inexpensive, excellent reflectivity, easily installed without tools, doesn't require special flagsticks and works with any make or model laser rangefinder, guaranteed!
Q Why haven't all courses gone to this or other reflective targets on flagsticks?
A Could be the lack of understanding of the technology, the problem and the simple solution. If all laser rangefinder users expose the problem, maybe more course managers would be interested in addressing the issue.
RangePal Flagstick Reflectors
Simple design • inexpensive • excellent reflectivity • easily installed without tools • doesn't require special flagsticks and • works with any make or model laser rangefinder, guaranteed!
Why get only "the front, center and back" approximate yardages with a GPS when you can have the exact yardage to the pin with a laser rangefinder?
Many golf courses are now providing mirrors or reflectors on top of flag sticks to make golfing with laser rangefinders much easier".
yardagerangefinder.com

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About RangePal
As a retired electrical supervisor for a local paper mill, I've made a career of problem solving. As a lifelong golfer, I've always been intrigued by products with the potential to raise my confidence level on the course. I first became interested in rangefinders about a year ago after my wife gave me one as a Christmas gift. She chose a low end model and after much frustration trying to use it at my local course, I shelved it and forgot it. My reasoning, it lacked enough power for the task.
This theory is true to an extent. Because a flag is a "non-cooperative" target, quick, consistent and accurate yardage readings are beyond my unit. Since I couldn't do much to my rangefinder, only two other options were available. Either buy a more sensitive and expensive unit or increase the reflectivity of the flag. I chose to attempt the latter.
After solving a few problems, with input from other rangefinder users, a practical solution was found. Using available material, I designed and fabricated a set of flagstick reflectors for my home course and they were an instant success. Fellow members really appreciated how the RangePal reflectors improved the performance of their laser rangefinders and they encouraged me to offer them to other users.
If you're interested in improving your golfing experience, get a laser rangefinder and ask your pro or manager to go with RangePal Flagstick Reflectors...thanks.
Danny Nunnery
Laser Rangefinder News
1969

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