A Rangefinder That Does Much More Than Measure Distance

When golfers think about a laser rangefinder, the basic mission seems simple: point it at the target, press a button and get the distance. The Mileseey GenePro G1 takes that familiar concept and adds an impressive collection of golf technology, including GPS course mapping, touchscreen target selection, slope compensation, triangulation, pin seeking, scorekeeping and shot tracking.

In this review, we’re taking the GenePro G1 out of the studio and onto the golf course at The Fortress Golf Course in Frankenmuth, Michigan, putting its features into the context where they matter most: an actual round of golf.

Solid Construction and a Substantial Feel

The first impression is that the GenePro G1 has some heft. Rather than feeling lightweight or inexpensive, the unit feels substantial in the hand, something that can be especially appealing for a golf device that may spend plenty of time in a golf bag or on a cart.

The package includes a carrying case, carabiner, charging cable, cleaning cloth, user manual and quick-start guide. The GenePro G1 also uses USB-C charging rather than a traditional replaceable battery, with the charging connection protected behind a cover on the front of the device.

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Traditional Laser Rangefinder Performance

At its core, the GenePro G1 still performs the fundamental job golfers expect from a laser rangefinder: measuring distance to a target.

But Mileseey has added several different ways to gather useful distance information. One of the most unusual is triangulation, which allows the golfer to measure the distance to the ball and then the distance to the target. The GenePro G1 combines those measurements to determine the actual distance of the shot.

That could be particularly useful when a golfer doesn’t want to walk into the fairway to obtain a measurement.

Slope Mode With a Simple Physical Indicator

Slope mode is another key feature, and the GenePro G1 makes its status easy to identify.

A dial on the bottom of the rangefinder is red when slope mode is activated and silver when it is turned off. The slope status is also shown in the viewfinder.

That’s an important distinction for golfers who play competitively, since slope-adjusted measurements may not be permitted under tournament conditions. For casual rounds, however, slope can provide an adjusted distance that accounts for elevation changes.

Pin Seeking and Scan Mode

The GenePro G1 also includes pin-seeking technology, providing a vibration or jolt when the device locks onto the pin.

There is also a scan mode that allows golfers to hold down the button and move the rangefinder across a series of targets while watching the measured distance change. These are familiar but useful additions that expand the rangefinder’s usefulness beyond obtaining a single distance.

The Touchscreen Changes the Experience

Perhaps the biggest differentiator is the touchscreen built into the side of the GenePro G1.

Selecting “Go and Play” initiates a GPS search for the nearest golf course. During the Michigan Golf Live test at The Fortress, the GenePro G1 identified the course and allowed me to select the appropriate tee box.

From there, the touchscreen becomes much more than a course-selection tool.

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Touchscreen Hole Mapping and Target Selection

One of the most intriguing features appears during the final hole at The Fortress.

The hole is a par 5 dogleg left with an uphill finishing hole, and the layout presents golfers with several strategic decisions. Instead of simply lasering a tree or bunker, the touchscreen allows the golfer to select a particular location on the hole and determine the distance to that point.

By selecting the appropriate icon and dragging across the touchscreen, golfers can explore distances to different locations on the hole. Want to know how far it is to a particular landing area? The touchscreen can provide that information.

For golfers who like to plan their way around a hole rather than simply shoot at the flag, this could be one of the GenePro G1’s most useful features.

Built-In Scorekeeping and Shot Tracking

The GenePro G1 goes even further with golf-specific functionality.

Swiping upward on the touchscreen opens a scorekeeping screen, allowing golfers to keep scores and stats throughout the round.

There’s also a shot-tracking mechanism that can record the distances between shots. A golfer can mark each shot as they move around the course, creating a record of the distances covered by individual shots.

For golfers who enjoy analyzing their game and tracking statistics, the data can then be downloaded through the associated app. While this level of statistical tracking may be more than every golfer wants to manage during a round, it demonstrates just how much functionality Mileseey has incorporated into the device.

Atmospheric Information Adds Even More Data

The GenePro G1 also provides information beyond traditional golf distances. The display can provide temperature and barometric pressure, along with other atmospheric information.

It’s another example of how the GenePro G1 is designed as considerably more than a basic laser rangefinder. And there are still additional settings and features that weren’t covered during the review, suggesting that users will have plenty to explore after getting the device out on the course.

An Impressive Feature Set Without Being the Most Expensive

One of the notable points from the review is the GenePro G1’s position within the rangefinder market.

It isn’t the most expensive device in its category, which makes the extensive feature set particularly noteworthy. The combination of laser distance measurement, GPS, touchscreen mapping, triangulation, slope, pin seeking, scorekeeping, shot tracking and atmospheric information gives the GenePro G1 a broad range of capabilities.

One Major Practical Feature Is Missing

The GenePro G1 isn’t perfect, however—and we have to point out one significant omission.

There is no built-in magnet for attaching the rangefinder directly to a golf cart.

For golfers who ride, that’s a meaningful drawback because magnetic cart attachment has become a popular way to keep a rangefinder readily accessible during a round.

The included carrying case does provide a solution for golfers who walk or use a push cart, and the case has a carabiner for attachment. But the case lacks another popular convenience feature: a bungee strap that allows the rangefinder to be quickly secured without completely zipping the case closed.

Those may sound like relatively minor details, but they’re practical considerations that can become noticeable when you’re using a rangefinder repeatedly throughout an 18-hole round.

Final Thoughts on the Mileseey GenePro G1

The Mileseey GenePro G1 packs an unusually large amount of golf technology into a single rangefinder.

Its traditional laser measurements are supplemented by slope mode, pin seeking, scan mode and triangulation. The touchscreen adds GPS course recognition, hole mapping and target selection, while scorekeeping and shot tracking appeal to golfers who want to collect and analyze more information about their game.

Temperature, barometric pressure and atmospheric information add another layer of data.

The missing cart magnet and less-than-convenient case design are legitimate practical drawbacks, particularly for golfers who ride. But the overall feature set makes the GenePro G1 a compelling rangefinder to investigate for golfers who want more than a basic distance measurement device.

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Have you used the Mileseey GenePro G1? Which of its features would be most useful to your game? Let us know in the comments.

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