# BobParty’s Player Profiles: Mike Marshall - G2 YoYos

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**Category:** Player Profiles & Interviews by Bobparty\
**Created:** [April 15, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143 "2025-04-15T20:44:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143/10 "2025-04-17T17:24:06Z")

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**Daniel Kim**

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/yoyosonly?igsh=MXZoZXo1dW11aTVwYw==)

[Prelim](https://youtu.be/YXdnqmgV_sw?si=W1AuUk4HD2W4QHTn)

[Finals](https://youtu.be/2khXzWNXC20?si=E4uwlXz45oN1XjB2)

**What did your preparation for this event look like?**

Since this freestyle was a chill one-throw of the tricks I’ve been doing recently, I didn’t really practice too much. I’d run the full freestyle around once a day for a couple weeks, but during random yoyo breaks would do the same tricks anyways for fun.

**What gear did you use and did you have any special set up?**

I used the UNPRLD Distortion, my latest signature yoyo! For string/bearing/pad I used Original Throw Izuru blend (white), OT bearing, and OT white pad.

**Was there a specific trick or element you were most proud to pull off on stage? Or a favorite part of our performance/routine?**

Honestly I’m just glad it went smoothly enough that the freestyle could remain a one-throw. I was also surprised to land both suicides since those were pure RNG and I’d never hit them in practice.

**If you could have done one thing differently what would that have been?**

I typically watch all the freestyles going before me, but this time I tried not doing so, since some other competitors do this to focus. I think I should have watched them anyway since there’s too many exciting moments I wouldn’t want to miss next time.

**What’s your favorite memory from PNWR?**

This year was so good I couldn’t pick just one. I really enjoyed touring One Drop, catching up with the friends I haven’t seen in forever, and all the post-contest madness like the 1am donut run and collectively struggling with the double-gt ninja vanish (shoutout Cade).

**What advice do you have for people looking to compete for the first time?**

Focus on having fun and not take things too seriously! Enjoy the stage, the crowd, and your own freestyle, and prioritize not getting stressed! I personally feel much less stress if I practice consistently over a long period of time, rather than cramming tons of runs into a short span.

**What will you take away to prepare you for your next competition?**

I really want to do a higher energy freestyle next, so I’ll be intentional about practicing and try putting on a good show!

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