The Aerobie Epic is back!!
Hello my disc golfing friends,
This is an extremely interesting week for disc golf and a blog post that I never thought I would write. As you have already read in the blog title, the Aerobie Epic is back in a newly approved version of one of the most discussed discs in all of disc golf. Joining the PDGA approval of the Epic Driver (new), are two more molds in the Bernoulli Webb and the Ocean Discs Flying Fish. If this is disc golf news that you are interested in learning more about, keep reading as I further break down this exciting news. But first, here is the list of new disc golf molds that were PDGA Approved for tournament use on September 7, 2026.
Aerobie - Epic Driver (new)
PDGA Specifications
Max Weight: 174.3gr
Diameter: 21.0cm
Height: 1.5cm
Rim Depth: 1.1cm
Rim Thickness: 4.1cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 14.4cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.2%
Rim Configuration: 26.50
Flexibility: 10.68kg
Bernoulli - Webb
PDGA Specifications
Max Weight: 176.8gr
Diameter: 21.3cm
Height: 1.7cm
Rim Depth: 1.2cm
Rim Thickness: 1.8cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.7cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.6%
Rim Configuration: 28.50
Flexibility: 10.34kg
Ocean Discs - Flying Fish
PDGA Specifications Max Weight: 177.6gr
Diameter: 21.4cm
Height: 1.5cm
Rim Depth: 1.1cm
Rim Thickness: 1.9cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.6cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.1%
Rim Configuration: 27.25
Flexibility: 12.16kg
Of course, we have to talk about the original Aerobie Epic Driver before even thinking about discussing the version that was newly approved by the Professional Disc Golf Association. See, the Epic Driver, more commonly known as "Aerobie Epic", has an interesting history for disc golf joining it's even more interesting design. Known mostly for it's interesting inner rim design, where the the rim is thinner at one end and works it's way to an increasingly larger rim, this mold has influenced several other molds on the market since it's original release. I can't quite say it was the first of it's kind, simply because I hadn't even heard of disc golf yet when it was originally released, but I can certainly say that it was "one of" the first. In recent years, several molds have hit the market with a similar varying rim width design such as the Extraterrestrial I and Extraterrestrial II from Trash Panda, and the Abomination from Doomsday Discs. Did these molds influence the return of the Epic Driver? Who knows?!
In addition to it's interesting rim design, the Aerobie Epic has also been a conversation piece for many years due to it's stance on being approved by the PDGA. Much like the history of the well-known Turbo Putt from Quest AT (Applied Technologies), I have heard for years that the Epic was once approved by the PDGA but the approval was later revoked. In my opinion, this was either never true and was merely a rumor that had taken the disc golf world by storm, or the approval was revoked and later reversed. Like I mentioned earlier, I wasn't a disc golfer at this time so it is hard for me to know for sure, but I can say as a matter of fact that the Aerobie Epic Driver that was PDGA approved on April 16, 2003 is sill listed on the PDGA approval list to this day. If you don't believe me, I will put a link to it's approval here. Now I realize that there is a chance that there could have been an Epic approved before this and this is the second iteration of the Epic as well. That may be the case, but I honestly just do not know. However if that is the case, then that would make this newly approved Epic Driver (new) the third iteration of this disc. Talk about a wild history for one disc.
That leads us to now. Early September 2026 when the Aerobie Epic Driver (new) was just approved. Now if the Aerobie Epic history wasn't enough disc golf drama for you, it's about to get thicker. The pictures of the Epic Driver (new) on the PDGA approval page offer up some rather confusing views on this mold. Firstly, one picture of the disc's bottom side shows that same width varying rim we are all used to from the Epic, but if you keep clicking through the photos, you will find an underside disc that shows a rim with what appears to be much less of a varying width than in the other picture. Are my eyes playing tricks on me or are y'all seeing this also? Furthermore, a sticker on the bottom of one of the discs not only says "Aerobie Epic" and "updated sample" but it also says "Spin Master". I have absolutely no idea what that is about. A new line within Aerobie Discs? A new brand hitting the market that will also release their version of the Epic Driver? Or maybe even just a nickname for the Epic? I don't really know, but one thing is for certain, this mold is surely to get the disc golf world talking about more positive things during these wild times for the sport and I think we can all agree that we need that right now!
The next two paragraphs will be short and sweet because I know very little about each brand and have yet to throw a single disc from either brand. But of course, I will share with you the information I do know about each. First up, let's talk about the Webb from Bernoulli. With the flight numbers 7 | 5 | 0 | 2, this Fairway Driver is Bernoulli's 6th mold to be approved by the PDGA joining the Bernoulli, Einstein, Johnson, Bailey Roller, and Hubble. Bernoulli Disc Golf manufactures their discs exclusively from Eco-friendly materials including bio-based composites that incorporate wood elements. Made entirely of post-consumer recycled plastics with added wood bio-composites, these discs are also fully biodegradable. This, in my opinion, is another step in the right direction for disc golf. I have yet to throw any Bernoulli discs but I look forward to the time when some of these molds are featured on BDGC! If you or anyone you know is connected to Bernoulli Disc Golf, please send them my way!
Lastly, let's discuss the Ocean Discs Flying Fish. Joining the Sea Turtle in the Ocean Discs lineup, the Flying Fish is their second mold, and first driver, to hit the market. Another newer brand focusing on sustainability and environmental consciousness, Ocean Discs is dedicated to using Eco-friendly materials in manufacturing their discs. Originally released as a prototype, the Flying Fish first failed to get PDGA approval on their first attempt, stating the reason being that "the inside edge ended up too sharp." Now officially being added to the PDGA approval list, it appears that Ocean Discs has fixed "the mistake" and the Flying Fish will soon be ready to hit the fairways during PDGA sanctioned tournaments near you! Please, just don't throw them in the ocean. As mentioned above, Ocean Discs is another brand that I have yet to throw any discs by, but hopefully one day the Sea Turtle, Flying Fish Prototype, and newly approved Flying Fish will swim my way and I can toss them for my Throwing EVERY Disc Possible series. If you or anyone you know is connected to Ocean Discs, please send them to BDGC and tell them you want their discs featured on the channel!
To close this short and mildly informative blog in talking about three brands I know close to nothing about, I want to thank you for bearing with me and taking the time to give this a read. In the past week or so, the Throwing EVERY Disc Possible series seems to be performing a bit better than it has in the past so please consider helping me push this series out to as many disc golfers as possible by watching, clicking like, and sharing episodes with your disc golfing buddies. Until the next blog, keep your discs in the fairways and out of the waterways! Lastly, this makes 122 discs that were approved by the Professional Disc Golf Association for tournament use in 2026!
Love,
Baysinger
P.S.
Sorry that I didn't have any videos or playlists to share of these brands. Since I didn't check out these older videos below of me playing Idlewild DGC since the Idlewild Open / LWS Open just happened this past weekend. Be warned, I will not be shooting what the pros shot! haha!
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