Everything works good but it has terrible battery life. My Cube battery lasts for countless rounds but my Windy was dead on my third round. If I remember it is advertised as comparable in terms of battery life to the Cube.
I'll start with things I like:
I love the compact design, and the build quality is excellent. Materials and weight make the product feel premium.
Caddy mode. This feature has been extremely useful for cart path only days, or if I'm behind a hill I could run up to the top and measure from my ball to the flag.
USB C charging. Although it seems like many manufacturer's are including this, it is still nice to see.
Things I didn't like:
Slope adjustment seemed off. Even after calibrating there would be clearly downhill or uphill hole that read as flat, or even the opposite. I have had to rely on my playing partner's range finder to confirm my distances, and often times they have been 10-15 yards off.
Display faded. After about 15 months of use the display began fading. Even after resetting and fully charging the device, the display was still faded. Now, after about 18 months, the display is almost unreadable. I am just guessing where the crosshair is, and it is extremely difficult to make out the number.
After reaching out to support, I was told there is nothing they can do about the faded display as it is out of warranty. This is extremely disappointing, as I expected something that costs $300 to last more than 15 months. Given the faded display and lack of support from CaddyTalk, I am looking at other brands for my next rangefinder purchase.
So I have to say that the windy device when it reads the wind I don't believe gives an accurate change in distance unless the wind level is extremely high. The problem is I play in Houston Texas and we have gusts of wind and not constant wind and so it makes it difficult for the Windy to be as accurate because the wind changes. But the overall features of it are fantastic. And the caddy mode where you can triangulate is excellent. Overall, great product.
Triangulation works great. The reason I got this rangefinder.
I lost my first cube while I was golfing. I liked the first one so much after several months, I decided to purchase another one. The same thing happened this time as the last time. The day after I ordered the cube, the company put on a special that included a magnetic cover for free. That special isn't included because when I purchased it, that wasn't the deal.
Arrived soon after ordering. The hard outside case is nice but I like to keep my rangefinder in my pocket. It is so light and small it fits very easily in my pocket. So far no scratches (from tees and ball markers in there with it) but I watch out for that risk. Sometimes it's first yardage is beyond the pin or whatever I'm shooting at, but when I try again it quickly gives the yardage to the target. Buttons are put in the right spots. I've gotten in many rounds before recharging is needed.
Owned and used a cheap no-name rangefinder for two years and didn't know what I was missing. This thing picks up distances and flags immediately. I mapped out some landmarks on my course to check accuracy and it was either exact or a yard off (which could easily be user error). And, when I say this thing is small, I mean small. I needed the smallest package that could triangulate distances from the cart path for "path only" days. This thing delivers. The case is fantastic and I forget that it is on my belt. I do wish it had a lens cap for storage. I'll make one out of duct tape or something.
i love the way the range finder work and all the feature was great especially when it was cart path only. I think if there was a hard casing with a magnet for the windy i would have given it a 5 but the dang thing is too flimsy especially for something that goes inside of a golf bag.
I’ve been golfing for years, and this is by far the best rangefinder I’ve ever owned. The Minimi NR is compact enough to slip into my pocket but doesn’t compromise on accuracy; yardages are spot on every time. It locks onto the flag quickly, even with trees in the background, and the slope feature has been a game-changer for my club selection. The magnet is strong and incredibly convenient on the cart, and the battery easily lasts through multiple rounds.
Once I understood all the modes, it was easy. Now it’s part of every shot.
Crystal clear, even on cloudy days. Easy to spot the flag.
Of all the gadgets I’ve bought, this one actually pays off on the course. Lower scores, more confidence.
It’s nice confirmation that I’ve got the pin. Then it shows me the adjusted distance—love it.
My course has crazy elevation changes and Windy nails it. Add wind factor and I feel unstoppable.
Played 4 rounds and still going strong. Fast readings every time.
Friends are starting to ask why I’m suddenly hitting more greens. Windy is my quiet advantage.
Didn’t think I’d use it much, but knowing my exact carry yardages in wind is huge.
Didn’t think I’d like all the features, but it’s actually very simple once you use it a few times.
I'm playing faster because I don't stand there debating clubs. Windy tells me what I need and I trust it.
I use it on the range with Distance Profile. Knowing my true yardages in the wind has been eye-opening.
On hilly windy days, I used to be so lost. Now I know exactly what the shot really plays. Huge difference.
Not overcomplicated, but packed with useful features. Wind calc has already saved me a few strokes.
Logged my carry yardages and now it literally tells me what club to hit. Confidence booster big time.
Easiest flag lock I’ve used. Add in slope + wind and it’s unbeatable for the price.
Fits in my palm and works fast. I’ve dropped strokes just by trusting the wind-adjusted numbers.