A. Discs used in play must meet all of the conditions set
forth in the Official PDGA
Technical Standards Document. See section 805 B for disc technical
standards.
B. A disc which is cracked or perforated is illegal. See
sections 802.01 D, E and F. A disc which is cracked during a round may
be carried by the player, but not used, for the balance of the
tournament. The player must immediately declare his intention to carry
the newly cracked or broken disc to the group or be subject to penalty
under 802.01 E.
C. Players may not make post-production modification of discs
which alter their original flight characteristics. This rule does not
forbid inevitable wear and tear from usage during play or the moderate
sanding of discs to smooth molding imperfections or scrape marks. Discs
excessively sanded or painted with a material of detectable thickness
are illegal. See sections 802.01 D, E and F.
D. Discs must be specifically approved by the director if
questioned by another player or an official, but in no case shall the
disc be approved if it violates any of the above specifications. Any
specifically non-approved disc (per the director) shall be considered
illegal, and the player shall be penalized in accordance with 802.01 E.
E. A player who carries an illegal disc during play shall
receive two penalty throws, without a warning, if observed by two or
more players of the group or an official. A player who repeatedly throws
an illegal disc during the round may be subject to disqualification in
accordance with 804.05 A (3).
F. All discs used in play, except mini marker discs, must be
uniquely marked in ink or pigment-based marking which has no detectable
thickness. A player shall receive a warning for the first instance of
throwing an unmarked disc if observed by two or more players of the
group or an official. After the warning has been given, each subsequent
throw by the player with an unmarked disc shall incur one penalty throw
if observed by two or more players of the group or an official.