Carlo Cooper isn’t just a father of three or a lifelong drummer —
he’s an inventor reshaping how people connect with the tools they love.
Born in Oak Park, just outside Chicago, Carlo discovered the idea behind
Cooper Groove in his home studio.
Slippery sticks. Sore hands. Lost feel. He wasn’t willing to tolerate any of it.
So he grabbed sandpaper, carved crude cross-cuts into his drumsticks, and felt something instantly:
control, comfort, and connection.
Those early cuts evolved into the precise, patented Groove pattern known today.
In 2015, Carlo posted his first Cooper Groove Performance Drumsticks online with a simple claim:
“Increase grip, keep hands dry, stimulate pressure points.”
The reaction exploded. Drummers reported:
“When I realized drummers could play without pain, I knew I was onto something real.”
The drum world took notice fast. Cooper Groove sticks have been featured in:
They’ve earned five-star reviews, industry awards, and the boldest guarantee out there:
Love the Grooves or keep them for free.
Carlo knew the Groove wasn’t limited to drumsticks. The same tactile technology now powers
baseball bats, golf grips, and performance tools acro
The crosscut comfortable patented Grooves as opposed
to a smooth, dull and flat surface
