What Makes Groundtech Pinpointers Different
Groundtech pinpointers are pulse induction probes built to recover targets fast in the ground that defeats ordinary pinpointers. Most pinpointers, including the popular Garrett Pro-Pointer, use VLF technology that falses and loses depth in saltwater, black sand, and highly mineralized soil. Groundtech runs a pulse induction (PI) core that ignores those conditions and stays locked on metal, so you keep full sensitivity at the surf line, on iron-rich sites, and in mineralized gold ground. This collection carries the handheld Groundtech IQ Pointer and the Groundtech IQ Detect underwater probe for snorkeling and shallow dives, both engineered as the recovery companion for any detector or 3D ground scanner.
Groundtech IQ Pointer and IQ Detect Compared
Choose the probe that matches how and where you hunt.
| Model |
Best For |
Technology |
Waterproofing |
Key Features |
| Groundtech IQ Pointer |
Everyday pinpointing on land, beach, and shallow water |
674 Hz pulse induction |
IP68, submersible to 9.5 ft (3 m) |
360-degree tip, 6-level LED bar, 3 sensitivity levels, audio, vibration and silent modes, flashlight, Dive Lock, Lost Alarm, USB-C rechargeable. |
| Groundtech IQ Detect Scuba Pinpointer |
Underwater recovery while snorkeling or shallow diving, with a wider search area |
674 Hz pulse induction with a fixed 7-inch (18 cm) coil |
IP68, submersible to 9.5 ft (3 m) |
Compact PI detector that doubles as a powerful underwater probe for snorkelers and surf hunters. |
Built for Saltwater, Black Sand, and Mineralized Ground
The Groundtech IQ Pointer weighs just 7.5 ounces and is rated IP68 for full submersion to 9.5 feet, with an internal Dive Lock that stops water pressure from triggering the buttons on a dive. It auto-calibrates at power on and re-balances with a single button press, so it stays stable as conditions change. A 360-degree detection tip and a 6-level LED signal bar guide your hand precisely to the target, and three sensitivity levels let you dial the probe to the site, from low for saltwater and highly mineralized ground up to high for maximum reach. Choose audio, vibration, or a silent vibration-only mode for quiet night hunts, and light dark holes with the built-in flashlight. This is why a pulse induction pinpointer earns its place in a beach and water kit where standard probes struggle.
Pairing Your Pinpointer With the Right Gear
A pinpointer is the link between your machine and your target, so it works best matched to the rest of your kit. For dry-land hunting, compare the full range in our metal detector pinpointers collection. Because Groundtech runs pulse induction, it pairs especially well with our beach detectors, waterproof metal detectors, and mineralized-ground gold detectors. If you want another pulse induction option, see the underwater probes from Treasure Products. To build a complete setup, browse our full range of metal detectors, and if you run a deep-seeking system, our Groundtech buyer's guide covers the 3D ground scanners these probes were built to support.
