Discover Smoother Cueing Quicker — Feel Consistent with the Coin Balance Cue Trainer…| A Snooker Training Aid by SnookerZone…
The website has been nominated for an award at the UK Enterprise Awards in 2026 and the creator is a Snooker League Champion in Surrey, UK…
Only a small first batch of Coin Balance Cue Trainers have been produced – six in total – each hand-assembled and tested by Chris Gaynor. Once these are gone, pre-orders for the next run will open soon.”
A Great British handcrafted innovation in snooker!
Problem: Most beginner cueists and even intermediates lack a consistent and smooth cue action. They snatch or jerk the cue too fast on certain shots and do not produce a pendulum style cue action for every shot – that creates inconsistencies in potting…
Also: Cueists don’t know if their grip is s too tight and causing them to snatch on shots.
Solution: Use my simple Coin Balance Cue Trainer regularly and iron out any jerky or uneven cueing and develop a consistent and smooth cue action so that you feel confident in your cueing when under pressure and in a match.
All you have to do is make sure the coin doesn’t fall off! Consistently! You will also be able to understand why having a relaxed grip is so important in producing a smooth and consistent cue action that looks and feels good…
What started out as a lightbulb moment has turned into a useful training product all created within a month last year end or so since the idea struck.
I was asking my self a question. How can you highlight what a relaxed grip is ? Coaches often say “relax the grip” – but what does that actually mean? If you’re a newbie to snooker or pool then that phrase may well be overwhelming as how can you demonstrate the proof that a relaxed grip will provide a smoother cue action?
That’s when I discovered a golf video on Youtube, and it sparked the idea to transpose it into snooker!
🏆 Train Your Cue Action with Real Feedback…
Introducing the Coin Balance Cue Trainer (Patent Pending) (CBCT) — the simple yet powerful training aid designed by Chris Gaynor at SnookerZone to help players – especially newbies achieve a smoother, relaxed, straighter cue delivery and that great feeling you get when the coin doesn’t fall off.
After weeks of planning and designing, the CBCT is now out for feedback.
Whether you’re a club regular or a casual player, this innovative tool gives you instant feedback on your cue action — helping you build confidence, control, and consistency. If you want to improve on your cueing – try this.
⚙️ How It Works
Place the coin trainer halfway down gently on your cue using the CBCT (as seen in the third pic – with a coin).
As you cue through, watch what happens:
- ✅ If the coin stays on: Your cue action is on the right track – keep cueing smoothly and practicing that swing to build muscle memory and to learn what speed and rhythm you need to have a smooth stroke.
⚠️ If it falls off or moves a lot: There’s unwanted movement in your delivery — time to refine your technique – it will either be one of two things:
Your grip is too tight which leads to jerky actions…
Or your cueing around corners too fast – a solid cue action should be like a pendulum. One solid rhythm.
It’s that simple — with regular practice you’ll see the results in play. You’ll be less jerky and more smooth!
💡 Perfect For
New players who want to smooth out their cue delivery.
Coaches looking for a simple, visual teaching aid to help players understand what a relaxed grip can do to help smoother cueing.
Beginners who need to “feel” what straight cueing really means – not just be told to relax the grip or cue smoothly – what does that actually mean to a newbie? With the coin you’ll see REAL PROOF. NO GIMMICKS. SIMPLE PRACTICE.
Anyone looking to sharpen their fundamentals without expensive tech or gimmicks.
Use this training aid with the basics such as…
keeping your head still on the shot, A firm hand grip on the table… - A nice pause on the backswing and,,,
- A steady follow through and watch what the coin does!
- Handcrafted and developed and tested by Chris Gaynor @ SnookerZone.co.uk since 2018, a trusted source in snooker and training advice (see more on the site).
- Positive feedback from a local Surrey sports retailer and players at my local club.
- Lightweight, portable, and easy to use — anywhere, anytime. Fits in cue case.
- A great warm-up tool before matches or practice sessions.
📦 What’s Included
- 1x Coin Balance Cue Trainer
- 1x Instruction Manual (step-by-step guide)
- Drill Sheet plus all the info on the website with the Ebook From Idea to Impact of how it was made: SnookerZone.co.uk no 1 for reviews, interviews, and videos and now product innovation…
🧠 Pro Tip
Use your CBCT for 5–10 minutes daily or more – and “don’t let the coin fall off!
Track your improvement using the Drill Sheet, and combine with your regular cue ball practice for the best results. Take that new cueing into the match game!
Small tool. Big difference in cue control.