Probably the most common question we’ve received since profiling the new range finders on the market last year hasn’t been whether or not to get one — it’s whether to go GPS, or laser? As with other tech debates (plasma vs. LCD, cable vs. satellite tv), there’s no easy answer. Which one is best for you is determined largely by what matters most to you on the golf course. Last year, we said that laser range finders were more accurate, and that largely remains true today, though the GPS units are quickly catching up. We also mentioned that laser range finders could be pointed at anything — trees, bunkers, water hazards — while GPS were largely limited to just greens. That gap, too, is being closed — for example, many of last year’s GPS models could chart distances to just three-to-six targets per hole (usually front, back and center of the green, and perhaps a hazard or two); the SkyGolf SG 2.5, which we review at right, can provide up to 40 targets per hole, significantly improving your ability to safely guide your ball from tee to green. Most GPS units still do require an annual subscription fee in order to download all available courses, and accuracy can still be affected by cloud cover. Laser units are largely weatherproof and boast unbeatable accuracy for line-of-sight readings, but still cannot be used to scout out potential hazards lurking around doglegs or over ridges. Without a clear favorite between the two technologies, we’ve chosen to recommend what we feel are leading products on both sides of the debate — the laser-powered Bushnell v2 and the SkyGolf SG 2.5 GPS model. Both represent terrific values in their class, and will certainly help you shave a shot or two off of your game.