# 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:** 9
**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 17, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143/9 "2025-04-17T17:22:57Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/1/c/71cef9692b58fc673870e260a37cc017420fd115.jpeg) **Dylan Sabedra** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dylan_sabedra?igsh=ZTFtc2k5NDE4aTh2) [Prelim](https://youtu.be/hp9RnjbifIU?si=RKaUD7ETryQhH_j9) [Finals](https://youtu.be/kKi_X8yQeko?si=JhiK762T7kHZjGNE) **What did your preparation for this event look like?** My preparation for PNWR focused more on prelims than finals, as I knew it would be difficult to make it to the finals in this contest. I didn’t perform my first 3min as cleanly as I had hoped. Ever since Worlds and NY States, I’ve felt something was off with my yo-yoing. So I worked on a complete new trickset. I took an unprofessional approach by attempting tricks that were new and unfamiliar to me. That said, I’m really proud of my execution and technical performance—those categories have always been a major challenge throughout my yo-yo career. I’ll come back stronger and better than ever. **What gear did you use and did you have any special set up?** Yoyo: Yoyoreceation Upheaval Expansion > **[Upheaval Expansion](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/upheaval-expansion-yoyo-by-yoyorecreation?_pos=1&_sid=de64cf3e9&_ss=r&variant=44743595917502)** > > Yoyorecreation Presents the Upheaval Expansion! The Upheaval Expansion, Ryuichi Nakamura’s newest signature model, redefines modern yo-yo performance. Building on the success of the original Upheaval, this revamped design features a wider profile... String: Original Throw fat > **[Original Throw String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/original-throw-string?variant=31465127870538)** > > Shuyun Tang, founder of Original Throw, and his friends have worked with factories to make the “perfect” yo-yo strings which could handle all styles. They sent sample strings to over 100 players all over China and after 9 prototypes they believe... Bearing: NSK YYR DS **Was there a specific trick or element you were most proud to pull off on stage? Or a favorite part of our performance/routine?** My behind-the-back horizontal combo felt great to land. Even though I missed a couple of elements, I’m still proud of it. **If you could have done one thing differently what would that have been?** Practiced on my final more and did tricks that I was comfortable with! **What’s your favorite memory from PNWR?** When I did the tongue catch. in prelims, the crowd went wild—ahahah it was awesome **What advice do you have for people looking to compete for the first time?** Don’t over-practice your routines—stick to tricks you’re comfortable with. Don’t stress too much, and just focus on having fun. **What will you take away to prepare you for your next competition?** Practice consistently and work on horizontal throughout the time! --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bobparty-s-player-profiles-mike-marshall-g2-yoyos/423143)._