If you had to chose your 5 most favorite yo-yos, which it would have been?
HOT: 'HOT, Catalyst, Supernova, Superstar and this new un-named prototype Ive been playing with at yoyofactory. If I can adda 6ths it would be DNA. So under-rated'
How many yoyos do you have?
HOT: '60 odd. Only 15 in my main case. Im not a collector'
What kind of creative process do you go through when coming up with a new trick? Do you do the same thing when coming up with a contest routine?
HOT: 'When I make tricks I listen to music, try to mach movements with flows and beats. Putting it together in a freestyle is pretty much the same but i get a lot of ideas from constantly watching as many freestyle videos as i can'
Do you have a good relationship with your dad? Does he support your yoyoing?
HOT: 'Yes, very much. One of my biggest fans'
What're you majoring in?
HOT: 'Chemical Engineer'
Why weren't you at Indy States last week? :)
HOT: 'I was at a demo/Contest in California!'
What players inspired you on your way to winning nationals, and who do you look to now?
HOT: 'not as much a player but my biggest inspiration isMy dad. He won a National arm wrestling title the same year I won USA nationals. When I was growing up my dad always had trophies and I always wanted to be a champion like him. He was probably my inspiration to practices as hard as I do'