Blue Tees Series 3 Max Rangefinder

Likely similar to many of you reading this, I first discovered Blue Tees from “the algorithm”. Between popping up in ads on YouTube and Instagram, the algorithm was catching EXACTLY the right target audience when it started pumping this brand at me. Then I felt like I started seeing their devices being used by more and more players in actual videos and various golf media outlets. The unique blue and white looks reminded me of classic cars and surf culture from the 1950s. I was drawn in and needed to find out for myself. And that’s exactly what I did with the new Blue Tees Series 3 Max rangefinder.

The previous rangefinders that Blue Tees brought to market were classic “practical and usable tech, but at a more affordable price point”. This has become quite the competitive space in the industry over the past decade or so, but delivering a truly premium rangefinder in that same space is always a challenge. The Series 3 Max is Blue Tees’ effort to enter the premium market with high-end features at an accessible price point.

Out of the Box

Hats off to Blue Tees, the packaging for the Series 3 Max is pretty slick. Flip the box open, remove a layer of padding and you see the rangefinder for the first time. Remove another layer of padding and you have the quality hard-shell weatherproof case (with cleaning cloth inside of it). Beneath that in the box is the paper work, tether, clip for the case, and three batteries. Shout out, Blue Tees, for the nice added touch of branding the batteries!

Setup is fairly easy. Just toss in the battery and you’re off and running. You can turn slope off with a quick flip of the switch on the left side of the rangefinder. Switching between Scan or Golf mode is a quick tap of the Mode button. You can also hold the Mode button down for three seconds to switch between yards and meters.

Features

Blue Tees included all of the features that I’d expect in a premium rangefinder in their Series 3 Max. At least in my opinion. The 4k display is crisp with a nice vivid red digital read out in the lens. There’s an even an automatic “ambient display” adjustment that will kick in depending on the lighting. Then there’s the “pulse vibration” which occurs when you lock onto a specific target. For instance, when the “Advanced Flag Lock” feature is engaged and you pickup the flag stick. You know you’re locked on. We already covered the slope feature, but if you don’t know what that means, it’s the adjusted distance when factoring in the impact of the change in elevation to your target. One thing worth pointing out with this rangefinder is that the Slope functionality does NOT work when in Scan mode, only in Golf mode.

In my opinion, the remaining features are great, but more in the “genuinely nice to have” category. The Series 3 Max can a read up to 900 yards of distance. That’s more than enough for golf, but hey…you never know with these monster holes these days. Another nice feature is the built-in magnetic strip so you can slap the rangefinder to the post of the golf cart for easy access and not have to worry about losing it or fishing it out of the case every time.

Ok, one feature that I saved for now, but is definitely a “need to have” rather than a “nice to have”, is the water resistance. Golf is an oddly wet sport. Whether it’s dew on the course, humidity, drizzle, or heavy rain, you want to protect your investment. Just don’t throw it in a lake. Resistant does NOT equal fully waterproof, and that’s obviously reasonable.

On-Course Performance

I always feel like this is an oddly difficult part in a rangefinder review. Rangefinder technology isn’t remotely anywhere near new as hunters have used it forever. Quickly calculating distances and being accurate are almost a given these days. What really makes an impression on me is how easy the device is to use and how good the optics are. Then take that, and factor in the price point. I think Blue Tees did a solid job here finding a good balance. The Series 3 Max is a quick, clear, and real easy point and shoot. Distances that I actually need to measure have been accurate and consistent, with or without slope, alongside my “more expensive” rangefinder. I’d have no problem telling anyone the Blue Tees Series 3 Max will be just fine out on the course.

Final Thoughts – Blue Tees Series 3 Max Rangefinder

The Blue Tees Series 3 Max is a good rangefinder that has a unique look. I understand that this new market has become difficult to navigate, but if the Blue Tees offering has caught your eye, I will say it’s worth checking out. They look good, work well, and are currently (at the time of publishing this review) available at the price of $259. Eventually the price will go up to $359, so if you’ve been considering checking out Blue Tees, now’s a good time to get in! In my “expert” opinion, the full price is totally reasonable for this rangefinder. In addition to this specific rangefinder, I’ll be very intrigued to see what comes out of the Blue Tees shop in the future.

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