Current Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturer Guidelines
Current Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturer Guidelines
Manufacturer Guidelines for Obtaining PDGA Approval of Golf Discs and Targets
2024 Pricing Updates
Please see revision 12.24.2023 (V4) for complete details.
Targets
Effective April 1, 2024, the fee for testing each target will increase from $350 to $500 USD. If a target is not approved, an explanation of the testing failure and a refund of $250 USD will be sent to the manufacturer.
Discs
Effective April 1, 2024, the fee for testing each disc will increase from $300 to $500 USD.
New Manufacturer Discounts
New manufacturers as of January 1, 2024 who are in their first calendar year of submitting discs for PDGA approval will no longer receive a 50% discount on testing fees.
Manufacturer Transfer
When a manufacturer takes over and releases a previously approved disc acquired from another manufacturer, the fee is $100 USD.
Enforcement Procedures
Second offense within three years of a first offense, will increase from a $300 to $500 USD contribution to the Disc Golf Foundation contribution to the Disc Golf Foundation before any future products can be approved.
Third or greater offense within three years of a first offense, will increase from a $600 to a $1,000 USD contribution to the Disc Golf Foundation before any future products can be approved.
Related documents
- posted 15 years ago
- posted 15 years ago
Technical Standards
- Technical Standards
- PDGA Approved Disc Golf Equipment
- Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturers
- Flying Disc Museum – PDGA Test Discs
- Archives and Resources