A Symbol of Resilience, Unity, and Play Between the United States and Ukraine
USAP Approved — October 10, 2025
Play with Purpose. Stand for Freedom.
The Freedom Fighter Paddle™ was born from a historic partnership between Anywhere Pickleball LLC (USA) and the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation (UPF) — the first alliance of its kind between a U.S. pickleball brand and a national federation in Eastern Europe.
Launched in 2025 under the initiative “We the Caring Picklers™,” the Freedom Fighter Paddle represents more than sport. It is a living symbol of solidarity, dignity, and freedom through play.
Each paddle set unites two players — one in the United States and one in Ukraine — through a purpose-driven model:
- A donation delivers two paddles.
- The Freedom Fighter (Ukrainian) Paddle will be donated to the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation for athlete and community use.
- The Freedom Fighter (U.S.) Paddle will be gifted to the donor.
- The Freedom Fighter (Ukrainian) Paddle will be donated to the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation for athlete and community use.
The paddle is not sold individually — it is available exclusively to Caring Picklers like you who choose to serve freedom through action.
The world’s strongest serve is compassion.
The Story Within the Design
Every element of the Freedom Fighter Paddle tells a story — one of courage, endurance, and unity.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Edition
Inspired by Taras Shevchenko’s immortal words —
“Борітеся — поборете!” (Fight — and you shall overcome) —
this edition embodies the spirit of resilience.
The White Stork (“Leleka”), Ukraine’s sacred bird of renewal, rises through a golden Tryzub, symbolizing hope and rebirth.
Its colors — blue and gold — reflect freedom, faith, and courage in motion.
🇺🇸 U.S. Edition
The American Edition draws strength from Robert Frost’s line:
“Freedom lies in being bold.”
An American Bald Eagle, wings outstretched, embodies vigilance and leadership.
With Old Glory Red and Blue, this paddle celebrates bravery, unity, and the will to act.
Together, the two paddles form a mirrored vision —
freedom through courage, and resilience through hope.
Built to Perform, Crafted to Last
Precision-engineered using GEN4 compression molding and Toray T700 raw carbon fiber, the Freedom Fighter Paddle merges elite performance with inclusive design.
| Feature | Description |
| Weight | 225 ± 5 g (7.9 oz) — balanced for control and comfort |
| Surface | Japanese Toray T700 Carbon Fiber — spin, power, and precision |
| Core | PP Honeycomb + EVA + Epoxy Foaming + TPF Damping Layer |
| Frame | TPU Edge Guard for durability and vibration absorption |
| Certification | ✅ USAP Approved (October 2025) |
Each paddle is crafted for professionals and beginners alike, designed to deliver power, control, and connection — even in the most challenging conditions.
Why Pickleball Matters in a Time of War
Does life go on in Ukraine during war?
Yes — and that is the point.
Even under bombardment and displacement, Ukrainians continue to rebuild, teach, and care for one another.
In that reality, to play is to resist.
Pickleball becomes not a luxury, but a lifeline — a way to reconnect body and soul, to remember laughter, to reclaim community.
As one Ukrainian player said:
“When we play pickleball, we forget the sound of sirens.
We hear the sound of the ball instead. And that’s enough.”
Pickleball brings together children, veterans, and families — creating moments of healing through motion and joy through contact.
It rebuilds people from the inside out.
Together Through Play
The Freedom Fighter Paddle is more than sport.
It’s a declaration of human spirit — that no matter the distance, we can always serve freedom together.
Through this paddle, the United States and Ukraine stand shoulder to shoulder — not only in play, but in purpose. Every serve becomes a story. Every paddle, a promise.
Call to Action
Join the movement.
Be one of the Caring Picklers™ who serves freedom through play.
🎁 Donate 1 Get 1 — Your $198 donation delivers two paddles, one to you and one to Ukraine.
→ DONATE 1 GET 1