Борітеся — поборете!
Fight, and You Shall Overcome!
Overview
The Freedom Fighter Paddle — Ukrainian Edition stands as a living tribute to resilience, homecoming, and freedom reborn.
Developed through the historic alliance between Anywhere Pickleball and the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation (UPF), this paddle is more than an instrument of sport — it is a message of unity, crafted for those who believe play can be a form of healing and hope.
Every Freedom Fighter set connects two players across continents — one in Ukraine, one abroad — through a single, shared purpose: to play for freedom.
Design Philosophy
The Ukrainian Edition carries one of the most powerful lines in Ukrainian history:
“Борітеся — поборете!”
“Fight — and you shall overcome.”
— Taras Shevchenko, “The Caucasus,” 1845
This call to courage, written by Ukraine’s national poet, has echoed through centuries of struggle and rebirth. Etched in gold script across the paddle’s face, it serves as both a prayer and a promise — that through unity and motion, victory endures.
The Ukrainian Edition embodies the rebirth of play amid adversity.
Its Blue and Yellow color palette represents the sky and wheat fields — eternal symbols of peace and perseverance.
At its heart is the White Stork (Leleka), a national emblem of hope and return. Each spring, storks return to Ukraine to rebuild their nests, symbolizing endurance through all seasons.
Above it, the Tryzub — Ukraine’s golden trident — rises as the beacon of sovereignty and national pride.
Together, these symbols unite with Shevchenko’s immortal verse to form a design that speaks of freedom hard-earned, and never surrendered.
This paddle carries a nation’s spirit — born of courage, carried by care.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Name | Freedom Fighter — Ukrainian Edition |
| MSRP | $268 |
| Donation Program | Donate 1 Get 1 You donate one Freedom Fighter Paddle to Ukraine for $198. We send you one. |
| Surface | Japanese Toray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber — aerospace-grade face for precision, control, and durability |
| Core | PP Honeycomb + EVA + Epoxy Foaming + TPF Damping Layer — GEN4 hybrid composite for balanced power and vibration control |
| Weight | 225 ± 5 g (7.9 ± 0.2 oz) |
| Dimensions | Length: 420 mm (16.54 in) · Width: 190 mm (7.48 in) · Thickness: 16 mm (0.63 in) |
| Edge Guard | TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) — flexible and impact-resistant protection |
| Grip | Blue ergonomic polymer handle for comfort and steadiness |
| Production Process | GEN4 Compression-Molding System — 4th-generation build with optimized balance and durability |
| Certification |  USAP Approved (October 2025) |
| Country of Design | San Diego, California × Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Partner Organization | Ukrainian Pickleball Federation (UPF) |
Impact Through Play
Each Freedom Fighter Paddle is donated to Ukrainian Pickleball Federation (UPF), ensuring every donation reaches real players, real programs, and real progress in Ukraine.
Your donation helps:
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- Elite Ukrainian pickleball players proudly own this historic first professional pickleball paddle designed specifically for Ukraine.
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- Support adaptive pickleball initiatives for athletes recovering from injury and displacement.
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- Deliver paddles directly to players, veterans, and youth programs through the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation.
When you play with your Freedom Fighter Paddle, someone in Ukraine plays with hope.
Donate 1 Get 1
Freedom Fighter Donation Bundle — $198
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- Receive 2 paddles (U.S. + Ukrainian Editions)
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- Or donate both to the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation
Retail Value Reference (MSRP): $268
(For perceived value; not a retail sale price.)
100% of proceeds from Freedom Fighter donations go toward Ukrainian pickleball development and humanitarian programming via the Ukrainian Pickleball Federation (UPF).
Built to Compete. Made to Heal.
Each Ukrainian Edition paddle is hand-finished under Anywhere Pickleball’s GEN4 manufacturing standard, ensuring professional-grade performance and symbolic integrity.
From its precision balance to its cultural detailing, the Freedom Fighter Paddle reflects excellence with empathy — proof that design and compassion can coexist in every stroke.
How to Get Yours
The Freedom Fighter Paddle is available exclusively through donation.
Join the movement that’s building something greater than a game.
Donate Your Freedom Fighter Set →
Play for freedom. Serve with heart.