Revised and effective June 12, 2025.

Pricing Updates

Tariffs, Taxes, and Fees

In addition to the testing fee, manufacturers/distributors are responsible for reimbursing PDGA for any associated taxes, tariffs, or fees associated with taking delivery of the provided samples.

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/distributor. 

Discs

Effective April 1, 2024, the fee for testing each disc will increase from $300 to $500 USD. 

New Manufacturer/Distributor Discounts

As of January 1, 2024, new manufacturers/distributors who are in their first calendar year of submitting discs for PDGA approval will no longer receive a 50% discount on testing fees.

Manufacturer/Distributor Transfer 

When a manufacturer/distributor takes over and releases a previously approved disc acquired from another manufacturer/distributor, 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.