I've had a mixed start with testing Mileseey rangefinders. Its miniature IONME2 laser was an excellent product with some unique features, while its outrageously priced GenePro S1 left me wondering what was in the water at Mileseey HQ. The brand's newest offering feels like a decisive moment as it tries to break the mini-monopoly the likes of Bushnell, Garmin, Nikon, and ShotScope have on the laser market. By combining a laser with a touchscreen GPS, the GenePro G1 aims to finally be the solution that means golfers never have to choose between lasers or GPS again. There have been hybrid rangefinders before - the likes of the Bushnell Tour Hybrid and Garmin Approach Z82, to name two - but the GenePro G1 is the first I've tried to include a built-in touchscreen GPS system alongside the laser capabilities.
Firstly, the price. I don't normally like to dwell on the price of products in my reviews, but after the $800 mess of the GenePro S1, I was keen to stress how pleased I am to see the £371 RRP for the G1 here in the UK. Considering the best laser rangefinders will set you back north of £400 and the best GPS devices a similar amount, you get a lot of product for your money here. It's not like this product looks or feels cheap, either. The GenePro P1 certainly feels and looks premium, so I'm impressed it's being sold well under the £400 mark.
