I’ve been evaluating a couple of products on the golf front this past month—both of which help you bring your game into better focus, if you’ll pardon the pun. The first is a high-value rangefinder, the second a very well-priced line of sunglasses that pulls double duty.

The compact ShotScope Pro L2 features a sturdy construction and comfy grip, and includes a rugged case that can be easily attached to your golf bag.

Shot Scope Pro L2 Rangefinder ($199)
As we wind down the golf season north of the border and prepare for golf vacations in warmer climes, we’re searching hard for value on both fronts. This new product from Scottish-based Shot Scope, an industry leader in advanced rangefinder, GPS and shot-tracking technology, certainly fits the bill.

Despite the sub-$200 price tag, which is almost impossible to find in any quality rangefinder, there is absolutely nothing about the packaging or construction that suggests this is a budget-friendly item. All the little details are there inside the box, from a cleaning cloth and bag clip to a rugged waterproof case. The included CR2-3V battery is contained in a plastic wrapper to make sure it’s not activated until you’re ready to put it into use. My only issues is that access to the battery port is not simple, and it seems like the flimsiest part of the product.

But it’s all good news from there. From the moment you put your hand around the ergonomic rubberized grip to the adjustable eyepiece, it feels like a premium product, with its 215 grams just heavy enough to keep it stable when trying to zap your target pin. The 6x zoom optics are sharp (you’ll typically get 7x zoom in a more premium model), and it’s virtually instantaneous in registering distance after you tap the “Go” button atop the device, with a 700-yard range that’s accurate to within one yard. (Shot Scope’s ZR version, which is available at Golf Town for twice the price, offers a 1,500-yard range, but seriously, do you really need more than 700 yards?)

There’s also a handy an-off slope switch on the side of the unit to provide true playing distances (I just left the switch on). Target-lock vibration lets you know with confidence that you’ve got your exact yardage, although I must admit it was inconsistent on a few occasions during my rounds—I think the device (or maybe me) was having trouble identifying the pin from background clutter. (For what it’s worth, a friend of mine who is new to rangefinders absolutely adored the product, including the vibration sensor when she locked on the flag, and had zero issues with its performance.)

One feature, which you’ll also see in a handful of other rangefinders, is a lengthy built-in cart magnet on the side, should you choose to mount it to the windshield support bar as you ride along the course.

Timberland Golf Sunglasses ($61.48)
Here’s a new product with plenty of panache behind its brand partners. Timberland, an iconic outdoor footwear and apparel company best known for its Original Yellow Boot, has partnered with 63-year-old international Italian-based eyewear company Marcolin, whose brand partners include fashion powerhouses like Tom Ford and Zegna.

Not up on the Timberland website as yet but available on Amazon for just $61.48, the offspring of this marriage is an active eyewear line under the Timberland banner. With a sturdy triangular case (think Toblerone chocolate box) included, the TB00008 model I tested is being touted as a golf accessory, but it might be better suited as a lifestyle model, as it did not shade intense sunlight to the degree I’d like for golf. The tint was ideal for hazy days and for those who like to take the stress off their eyes in thin overcast, but I found myself squinting too much on full-on sunny days.

What I do like are the polarized lenses, which always take a lot of that flicker off water hazards, while helping you to see your ball a little clearer when it does find a watery grave. And the fit is quite comfortable, with the frame of this particular model suitable for thinner head sizes. And the look is certainly much more stylish than traditional sports sunglasses, allowing you to seamlessly move from the course to out on the town.

And it’s hard to complain about the price point for the quality. Just pick your spots—and weather—if you’re taking them to the golf course.