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RangefindersShot Navi LINEA ReviewA red-and-green OLED laser rangefinder that reaches 1,640 yards, released Aug 1, 2025
Updated: Nov 8, 2026Contains affiliate links
Shot Navi LINEA: ¥29,920 incl. tax, 139g, up to 1,640 yards.
Out in Japan since Aug 1, 2025, this red-and-green OLED laser rangefinder reaches farthest of Shot Navi's three newest models, charges fully in about 1.5 hours, and has 3-point measurement.
A rangefinder suits anyone who plays golf. The number for club selection is right in your hand, so you spend less time second-guessing each shot. The Shot Navi LINEA is a very good one. It reaches up to 1,640 yards and charges fully in about 1.5 hours. If you're on the fence, this is a good one to buy.
I only held it in a shop: In October 2026, at a local golf shop, I held the LINEA bare-handed and took a stance with it for about a minute. My index finger and thumb sat right into it, so the size fit my hand. I did not press the buttons, so I cannot say how easy they are to press. I did not measure with it, so I cannot say how accurate it is. I have used it for zero rounds. The "full charge in about 1.5 hours" is an official number that I did not confirm by charging it myself. I did use the STEADY for comparison: about 12 rounds from May to October 2026. On a sunny 25°C day in September at a hilly course in Chiba with two friends, I measured the flag on the 9th hole, 150 yards away, and the STEADY read 151 yards (the Nikon read 150).
The Gear Nerd's Pick
If I want room to spare on range, I pick the LINEA. The maximum is 1,640 yards, far beyond the length of any golf hole. With that much headroom, you can get a distance to far-off targets, which widens your choice of aim points. It also charges in about 1.5 hours, the fastest of the three. Forget to charge the night before a round and it still finishes while you get ready in the morning. Accuracy is ±30cm and the display shows 0.1-yard steps. For ¥29,920, the fine detail is hard to believe.
Where to buy this product
Shot Navi LINEA
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Shot Navi STEADY
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Shot Navi nano GR+
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Bottom line
For ¥29,920, take the LINEA if range and charging speed matter. Three-point measurement, Pin Seek, Scan and a tournament mode are all in, and the red-and-green OLED is easy to read. It has the full set of features you expect from a Shot Navi.
If reading speed matters more, the STEADY (0.05 s) costs ¥4,950 less and is the one to look at. LINEA takes 0.1 s. In return you get more range to spare and a quick full charge.
Shot Navi LINEA specs and price
| Item | Shot Navi LINEA |
|---|---|
| Release | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Price (incl. tax) | ¥29,920 |
| Weight | 139g |
| Size | 94×59.5×33mm |
| Range | 3.3–1,640.0 yd |
| Magnification | 6x |
| Reading speed | 0.1 s |
| Accuracy | ±30cm (shown in 0.1-yard steps) |
| Display | Red and green OLED |
| Water resistance | IPX4-equivalent (everyday splash resistance) |
| Power | USB-C rechargeable (about 1.5 hours for a full charge, about 18,000 readings) |
| Measuring modes | Point / Pin Seek / Scan / Three-point |
| Tournament mode | Yes (switches off the slope function) |
The box includes the unit, a case, a carabiner, a lens cloth, a USB Type-C cable and the manual. The carabiner lets you hang it from a pocket on your bag.
The Gear Nerd's Take: Reading LINEA by the Numbers
The standout is 1,640 yards. STEADY and nano GR+ reach about 1,312 yards, so LINEA goes about 330 yards farther (my math). You will not use that much on a normal round, but it means far targets are less likely to return an error.
Next, charging. About 1.5 hours is less than half of STEADY's roughly 3.5. One full charge covers about 18,000 readings, so you rarely need to top it up.
It weighs 139g, the same as the Bushnell A1 Slope Jolt, and 23g more than STEADY and 29g more than nano GR+. In return, the body is 94×59.5×33 mm and sits comfortably in the hand.
Pin Seek picks out the flag first. Three-point measurement gets you a distance to the target without going to the ball. As a 2025 model, it has the features you need and doesn't leave any out.
Shot Navi LINEA vs STEADY vs nano GR+: what's different?
Here are Shot Navi's three newest laser rangefinders side by side, using the published numbers.
| Item | LINEA | STEADY | nano GR+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Aug 1, 2025 | Late Apr 2026 | Oct 2025 |
| Price (incl. tax) | ¥29,920 | ¥24,970 | ¥36,300 |
| Weight | 139g | 116g | 110g |
| Range | 3.3–1,640.0 yd | 3.2–1,312.3 yd | 3.0–1,312.0 yd |
| Reading speed | 0.1 s | 0.05 s | 0.05 s |
| Charging time | About 1.5 hours | About 3.5 hours | About 3 hours |
Of the 3 models, only LINEA has 1,640 yards of range and a 1.5-hour charge. The gap is ¥4,950 to STEADY and ¥6,380 to nano GR+ (my math).
I'd pick LINEA if you measure far targets or want fewer charging chores. If not, check the numbers in the STEADY review. If weight comes first, read the nano GR+ review.
Where to buy the Shot Navi LINEA
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Ad. Links go to each store’s product page. Price, shipping, stock and specs (loft, shaft, set make-up) differ by store, so check the product page before you buy.
Can it be used in competition?
LINEA has a tournament mode that switches off the slope (elevation) function. Golf Rule 4.3 allows rangefinders that give distance and does not allow measuring elevation.
Some events ban rangefinders outright under local rules. Check the entry details before you play.
Three things to take away.
The maximum 1,640 yards is the longest of Shot Navi's three newest models.
It charges in about 1.5 hours.
The gap to STEADY is ¥4,950. Decide on whether extra range and faster charging are worth it.
Has your battery ever run low during a round?
Update history
I held the LINEA in a shop and used the STEADY for 12 rounds
The STEADY measures in about 0.3 seconds and I picked up the flag with it. The gap against the yardage stake was about 1 yard. I charged it twice over 12 rounds. In a round in July, the display dropped to one bar on the 15th hole, but it lasted to the end.
The good part was that it picked up the flag in one shot on the 9th hole. The bad part was that the screen was hard to see on a backlit day, which I dealt with by shading it with my hand. The screen was easy to read on a morning-dew day too.
Another thing that gave me trouble was a distant flag. In September, on the par-5 14th at a hilly course in Chiba, I tried to measure a flag about 210 yards away from my second-shot position with the STEADY, but no reading appeared, and it only locked on the third try. Around 200 yards, it picked up the flag in one shot only 4 times out of 8, and I wished for a model that gives fewer errors at long distances.
What I weighed was the maximum range against the price, and what decided it was weight and price. I did not buy one. The LINEA and the nano GR+ were also candidates, but I only held the LINEA in a shop. If your game centers on around 150 yards, the STEADY at 116 g and JPY 24,970 (the LINEA is JPY 29,920, about JPY 5,000 more) is enough. What I passed on was the maximum range (1,640 yards), because I do not use it up in my rounds. If I were choosing again, I would take the STEADY. Anyone who often measures around 200 yards is better off with the LINEA. I do recommend it to people who also want to measure long distances. The only thing in this article I confirmed myself is "the size that is easy to hold."
About the writer and sources
Written by a gear nerd who studies golf equipment, averages a 72, and plays about 150 rounds a year.
I re-read the numbers against the sources below on Oct 19, 2026. Last updated Nov 8, 2026.
FAQ
When did the Shot Navi LINEA come out, and what does it cost?
It went on sale on Aug 1, 2025 at ¥29,920 incl. tax. It weighs 139g and measures 94×59.5×33 mm.
How far can the LINEA measure?
3.3–1,640.0 yards (3.0–1,500.0 m). That is the longest range of Shot Navi's three newest models.
Which is better, LINEA or STEADY?
Choose LINEA for long range and fast charging (about 1.5 hours). Choose STEADY for reading speed (0.05 seconds) and price (¥24,970).
Can I use the LINEA in tournaments?
It has a tournament mode that switches off the slope function. Whether you can use it depends on the event's local rules, so check the entry details first.
Ready to choose? Start here
Related reading
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Sources for this article
- Tectite press release: Shot Navi LINEA (Aug 2025)
- Shot Navi: LINEA product page
- R&A: Rules of Golf, Rule 4 (4.3 Use of Equipment)
Buying from outside Japan? How to buy Japanese golf clubs from outside Japan. Related: Shot Navi STEADY review · Shot Navi nano GR+ review.
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