Peakpulse Mini Laser Golf Rangefinder – Review

PeakPulse Mini CCB1000AG Rangefinder – Price when reviewed: £99 / $95 Check price on Amazon

The new Peakpulse Mini is a thing of beauty. This rangefinder could be the best budget rangefinder I’ve tested to date. Until now I wasn’t sure how much more budget rangefinders could be improved but this latest model from Peakpulse seems to have ripped the rulebook up and started again … or has it?!

As you may know I am a big fan of the Peakpulse 6 Pro which I’ve previously reviewed on here and personally used for a couple of years. I was very keen to get my hands on this new mini version and see how it compared.

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• First thoughts
• What’s in the Box
• Product Specification
• CCB1000AG Shape
• Peakpulse Mini Modes
• Slope Measurements
• User Manual
• Battery
• Display
• Summary

First Thoughts

Straight out of the box you can see how much smaller this is compared to a traditional style golf rangefinder such as the Peakpulse 6 Pro that we’ve previously reviewed.

The Peakpulse Mini is also slightly shorter than the Pro 6 at 10.4cm compared to 12.5cm.

What’s more, this latest laser rangefinder from Peakpulse, the model CCB1000AG, is round. When holding it, the rangefinder feels more like a small telescope than traditional rectangular rangefinders.

I personally found this so much easier to use than standard rectangular rangefinders. I find that I often have to use a second hand to steady the larger rangefinders, since my hand has to open wide to grip it. With the Peakpulse Mini it feels much more intuitive.

If you need to adjust the focus you simply twist the eyepiece clockwise or anticlockwise. It’s a smooth motion that is easy to adjust when on the golf course.

What’s in the Box

1 x Peakpulse Mini CCB1000AG Rangefinder.

1 x Carry case.

1 x USB-C charging cable.

1 x Lens cleaning cloth.

1 x Lanyard (I’ve never used these on any of my rangefinders!)

1 x User Manual (downloadable below if you’ve lost this)

Close-Up 360° of Peakpulse Mini

Product Specification

• Measuring Distance: 1200 Yards
• Magnification: x7
• Field of View: 6.6° of field of view
• Objective Lens: 24mm
• Eyepiece Lens: 16mm
• Exit Pupil Diameter: 5.2mm
• Display Screen: HDLCD
• Battery: 800mAh Re-Chargeable using USB-C cable (supplied)
• Measuring Time: 0.97 sec
• Measurement Accuracy: +/- 0.5m
• Angle Measurement Range: +/- 60°
• Water Resistant: IP54

CCB1000AG Shape

This is an innovative rangefinder. The round shape means that it fits better in a golfers hand than any other rangefinder I’ve ever tested. Aside from the round shape, the rangefinder also has finger indents in the top which doubles the ease of use. In terms of grip, it’s simply the easiest rangefinder I’ve ever used.

Peakpulse Mini Rangefinder Modes

There are 3 modes on this rangefinder. The modes can be toggled using the “Mode” button at the “back” of the rangefinder. All modes give very quick measurements. I compared distances to the GPS watch and Premium Rangefinder I use and found the data to be very reliable.

Mode 1 – Flagpole locking, distance, angle and slope correction

In M1, short press the Range button after aiming at the flagpole and the target centre will flash once and the unit will vibrate to confirm the flagpole is locked. The distance to the flag is displayed at the top of the screen, the angle at the bottom left and the slope corrected distance at the bottom right. This mode is typically not allowed in regular competitions due to the slope measurement.

Mode 2 – Range, Angle, Horizontal Distance and Continuous Measurement

In M2, short press the Range Button after aiming at the target and the target centre will flash once and the rangefinder will vibrate. The distance to the target is displayed at the top of the screen, the angle bottom left and the horizontal distance is shown at the bottom right.

Mode 3 – Range, Angle, Vertical Distance and Continuous Measurement

In M3, short press the range button after aiming at the target and the target centre will flash and the rangefinder vibrates. The distance to the target is displayed at the top of the screen, the angle at the bottom left and the vertical distance at the bottom right.

Peakpulse Mini Slope Measurement

Slope measurement is commonplace now on all modern golf rangefinders. I have to say, a bit like the strap though I never use this feature. I’m sure many golfers do, but the fact that my home course is very flat, and that most of my golf is competition golf I rarely switch on the feature.

For clarity the slope feature is excellent for those that need it. It is usually not allowed to be used during competition although it’s always worth checking the rules of the day.

The issue with the Peakpulse Mini is that the slope cannot be turned off. That means that you can’t use it in competitive golf unless the tournament rules state otherwise.

Want to know more about slope features on a rangefinder? Checkout our comprehensive guide to Slope Compensation Modes.

Peakpulse Mini CCB1000AG User Manual

This rangefinder comes supplied with the user manual but if you’ve misplaced it you can download a copy here:

Peakpulse Rangefinder Battery

There’s no need to carry spare batteries with the Peakpulse Mini. This rangefinder is re-chargeable. When the battery is getting low, simply plug the rangefinder in using the supplied USB-C charging cable and fill the power back up.

There’s pro’s and con’s to this! I prefer a rechargeable rangefinder, it’s better for the environment than using disposable batteries. That said, if you run out of power during a round some golfers may struggle.

With replaceable battery rangefinders you can simply insert new batteries but with the Peakpulse Mini you’ll need to find a powersource. I’m lucky enough to have a USB point on my golf trolley so I can re-charge mid-round if I need to. You could carry a battery pack with you if you’re really worried … or just make sure you recharge the rangefinder regularly.

I’ve used it now for 4 rounds without the need to re-charge. Peakulse say that the battery will last in total (with re-charging) for up to 10,000 measurements. For most golfers, playing once a week, that should mean it lasts well over 10 years, by which time I expect the tech will have evolved so much you’ll likely have invested in a new rangefinder … or whatever could be around by then?!

Display

The Peakpulse Mini has a high definition Liquid Crystal Display (HD LCD). The HD LCD gives a 7 x magnification which is easy to read and very clear when in use. The black optics do stand out well however as with any rangefinder that only displays in black, it can be a little difficult to read in very low light.

Peakpulse Mini Rangefinder Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a very good, compact rangefinder for social golf then the Peakpulse Mini is an excellent budget golf rangefinder. It’s very lightweight, quick and easy to use. The shape and finger indents means that this rangefinder sits in my hand better than any other rangefinder I’ve ever tested.

If you want a rangefinder for competitive golf though this isn’t the one. I’m gutted since I was hoping to put this rangefinder in my golf bag. Most of my golf is competition golf. Since I can’t turn off the slope information I can’t use it in competitions. If you’re looking for a golf rangefinder to use in competitive golf, check our list below.

I find it strange that there’s no way to turn off the slope indicator but that is how it is. I contacted Peakpulse to see if there is any way to turn it off and they agreed there isn’t.

So for me it’s a no, but if you mainly play social golf then this would be a very good choice.

Bye for now!