# BobParty’s Player Profiles: Mike Marshall - G2 YoYos **URL:** \ **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")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 11
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143/11 "2025-04-18T18:47:59Z")
![IMG_5567](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/d/4/cd4913eece1c72b22f7780cbff157ff80ec03918.jpeg) Proud to present Betty Gallegos today - Enjoy!!! [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bettygallegos_yyf?igsh=d3UzNmhpNHJhbzZl) **What got you into throwing, how did you find the hobby?** I saw a yo-yo contest in 2009 and asked my parents to buy me a yo-yo, but they got me the cheapest and not-so-great one. It wasn’t until 2010 that they bought me one with a bearing. Then I searched on youtube and I found Grant Jonson yoyo videos and I started to take yoyo classes. **What is your goal in 2025 for yourself? Yo-yo or not!** One of my goals this year was to win Mexican National Yo-Yo Contest for the third time — and I did it! Now, my next goal is to make it to the finals at the World Yo-Yo Contest. I’ve been close before, so I feel like I have to keep trying. **If you could only have one yo-yo for the rest of your life what would it be?** Either Supernova or Space Cowboy. I could never get tired of them. **What trick are you working on currently?** I’m focusing on the presentation of my tricks. **What’s the trick that gives you the hardest time?** Hooks. I don’t like that trick or any of its variations. **What’s your favorite trick?** Horizontal tricks are fun for me and easy to do. **What’s your favorite yo-yo of all time?** The entire Supernova family is my favorite throw. **What’s the most meaningful throw you have?** I think it’s the Meerkat—the one I used to win the Women’s Division in 2019. It was also my first signature yo-yo so it’s special for me. **What’s your worst habit with yo-yos?** I get lazy about changing the string even when it’s clearly too old. **What kind of things are you into outside of yo-yos?** I have eight cats, so between playing with them and running my yo-yo store, that’s how I spend most of my afternoons, I also like watching series and painting sometimes. **What song best fits your personality?** I have no idea 😅 maybe Birds of a feather by Billie Eilish I listen to that song a lot! **Favorite restaurant and order?** I love tacos al pastor from street stands, haha But I also really enjoy sushi, takoyaki, and pizza. **Favorite movie and/or book?** My favorite movies are Mulan and Shrek 1 and 2. I’m not really a book person, but I love watching documentaries—National Geographic has the best ones. **What does yo-yoing mean to you?** For me, yo-yoing is a form of expression and a way to connect with others. It has its artistic side, but also a sporty side, since it takes hours of practice, and definitely a lot of consistency and perseverance. **What’s your favorite memory from your time in the hobby?** I have many good memories with friends but If I should say a personal one I would say There was a moment during my 2015 routine in the Women’s Division when I realized I was on the other side of the world thanks to a yo-yo. I was completely aware of the moment, and I truly enjoyed those two minutes on stage. **What’s your best advice for people to get better at yo-yoing?** Practice is key to improving, and it’s important to keep learning all the time. **How has the community changed since you started? Where do you want it to go?** I’ve been playing yo-yo for 14 years, and I’ve seen how the play style has changed over time. It’s amazing how it keeps evolving and will continue to do so. Now I see kids who’ve only been playing for a short time doing really difficult tricks like it’s nothing—it’s crazy in the best way. I think after the pandemic, and thanks to everyone creating content on social media, we managed to bring in a lot of new kids and even adults who probably would’ve never picked up a yo-yo otherwise. \*\*If you never picked up a yo-yo - what would things look like now?\*\* it’s hard to imagine life without it. I’d probably have a “normal” life :joy: I would’ve finished college, gotten an office job, and never left Mexico. **Advice/words of wisdom to new players?** Don’t rush—enjoy the process. Everyone learns at their own pace, and consistency matters more than speed. Try to practice a little bit every day, stay curious, and don’t be afraid to ask others for help. The yo-yo community is full of people who were once beginners too. Most importantly, have fun and let your style grow naturally. It’s something I wish someone had told me when I started. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143)._