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The Mileseey GenePro S1 rangefinder has a staggering price, but it has an equally large array of premium features. A new mode offers the ability to measure putt distance and slope. Full sized with solid construction. Fast and accurate.
Introduction
The term “AI” is everywhere. We’ve recently seen AI-powered apps that want to replace your golf instructor [Mustard Golf app review HERE] and virtually every golf club is “designed with AI.” The Mileseey GenePro S1 is the first rangefinder I’ve seen that touts AI as part of its appeal, so I was eager to test it and find out if it can help us play smarter golf or if it’s just playing buzzword bingo.
Set Up & Ease of Use
The basic functions of the Mileseey GenePro S1 are like any other rangefinder: push the power button to turn it on, push it again to get your distance. Two of the other key functions – slope and red/black optics – get their own controls. The optics switch from red to black with a push of the round button the left side. You can turn the slope adjustment on and off by sliding the ring around the lens (below). When the slope adjustment is on, the red portion of the ring is displayed. When the slope adjustment is off, it’s grey.
There are three modes of operation for the GenePro S1 – normal distance measurements, PinPoint Green Mode, and Coach Mode. I’ll dive into each one shortly, but switching between them requires a short push of the Mode button.
Finally, there are numerous settings within the Mileseey GenePro S1 that are accessed by a long push of the Mode button. These are easy to access, but there are so many that it can be hard to know what you’re adjusting at any given moment. Thankfully, virtually all of the settings are things you’ll adjust once and never touch again.
Accuracy & Features
On the basics, the Mileseey GenePro S1 rangefinder gets top marks. The speed is excellent, and it’s both accurate and consistent. In the normal rangefinding mode, it does a great job blocking out background distractions to pick up the flag. The 7.5X magnification is best in class, as is the 2,000 yard range, though that number is also comically impractical for golf.
The function I was most excited to test on the course was PinPoint Green Mode. This measures your distance to the hole to the inch and provides a slope adjustment. At first it was tough to remember to bring my laser to the green, but once I did, I found it saved a bit of time. I always pace off my putts, and the Mileseey GenePro S1 allowed me to go straight to my ball, get the distance instantly, and focus on my read. Is this mode necessary or a game changer? No, but it’s a nice addition, and it’s a helpful check on up and downhill putts.
There is one weakness of this mode that must be noted. When you input your height – something the GenePro S1 needs to calculate the slope accurately – it adjusts in four inch increments. If we’re to believe that the GenePro S1 is calculating the distance with 1″ precision, it seems to me that the user’s height should be input with equal accuracy.
Coach Mode is Mileseey’s name for triangulating the distance between two distant objects. Other devices, like the Voice Caddie Laser FIT [review HERE], call this Ball-to-Pin Mode. It works brilliantly in the GenePro S1. The display makes it very clear how to use this feature, showing a triangle and having each spot blink in turn. This feature makes cart path only days more playable, and it’s a timesaver when you want to get distances in advance of driving to the ball.
In terms of size, shape, and weight, the Mileseey GenePro S1 is a “full-sized” rangefinder, just slightly smaller than most Bushnell models and similar to the Shot Scope ZR [review HERE]. It’s very comfortable in the hand but a bit large to regularly carry in your pocket. The construction feels solid if not quite as brick-tough as the very best rangefinders.
For premium features in a smaller package, check out the Mileseey IONME 2 HERE
The GenePro S1 does have a built-in magnet, but it’s positioned differently than most other rangefinders. Rather than putting the magnet on the rangefinder’s side, the GenePro S1 puts it on the bottom (above). This makes the rangefinder stick out a bit more, but the hold is still strong. I can’t say that I have a strong preference for either magnet placement, though I do wish the Mileseey GenePro S1 had more friction or grip elements on the body.
Value
The Mileseey GenePro S1 rangefinder retails for a staggering $799 HERE.
This is substantially more than most expensive, feature-laden rangefinders like the Bushnell Pro X3 at $599 [review HERE] and the Voice Caddie SL3 at $499 [review HERE]. That said, the GenePro S1 has a complete array of premium features and a couple things that are unique. It’s hard for me to say that the S1 is a strong value, but it is undoubtedly a great rangefinder with standout features.
Conclusion
In a category that often feels stale, the Mileseey GenePro S1 rangefinder offers something genuinely new with its PinPoint Green Mode. Additionally, it excels at everything that a premium rangefinder should do. Whether all that makes it worth the big price tag depends in large part on how deep your pockets are.
Buy the Milseey GenePro S1 Rangefinder HERE
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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2 Comments
They actually have a huge promo savings right now… pay 10 now for 300 off as a pre-order special
$800?
Yikes!
I paid less for my first car! 🤨