A new submission is one that you are submitting for the first time.
A resubmission is one that has previously been submitted and now is being submitted again. For example, modifying a product from a prototype to production or modifying a product that was ruled nonconforming. If your product is a resubmission, be sure to enter the previous decision # in the “Resubmission Decision #” field.
A replacement is one that needs to be submitted again due to circumstances such as damage to the product.
A mockup is a non-functional model that is made to resemble the shape of the product.
A prototype is a first, typical or preliminary model of something, from which other forms are developed or copied.
We consider a first article to be a sample manufactured prior to the start of production for the purpose of ensuring that the manufacturer can produce a product that will meet specified requirements.
A production model would be one that you would oIer for sale to the public or to be used for play. The main diIerence from the other 3 categories above, is that the final production pieces that would be played in competitions and marketed, would get an oIicial conformance ruling.
This is a general overview and description of the product.
Within other fields in General Product Information, you’ll also have an opportunity to provide the club head and club face materials (i.e., steel, aluminum, rubber, etc.) as well as loft(s), if applicable.
For all clubs other than putters, this is the date that the club will be shown on the List of Conforming Driver Heads or the Informational Club Database on the USGA website. Please be sure to enter the date on the form. If it is left blank, it may not be published.
For security purposes we ask that you do not enter a credit card number on the form. Upon receipt of your submission, we will contact you regarding how to make payment.
For prototypes or first articles, we give an opinion advising if your design does or does not appear contrary to the Equipment Rules. To obtain an oIicial conformance decision, you must submit a production sample.