Denis Wick vs Kelly Cornet Mouthpieces
Denis Wick offers 18 cornet mouthpieces (made in United Kingdom), while Kelly has 9 models (made in United States). On average, Denis Wick cups measure 16.57mm versus 16.37mm for Kelly. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Denis Wick
Models18
Avg cup16.57mm
Avg throat4.38mm
Common style—
CountryUnited Kingdom
vs
Kelly
Models9
Avg cup16.37mm
Avg throat3.87mm
Common styleGeneral
CountryUnited States
Denis Wick vs Kelly — head-to-head comparisons
- Denis Wick 4B vs Kelly 3C
- Denis Wick 4B vs Kelly 5C
- Denis Wick 4B vs Kelly 7C
- Denis Wick 4B vs Kelly 4B-UK
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Kelly 3C
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Kelly 5C
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Kelly 7C
- Denis Wick RW3 vs Kelly 4B-UK
- Denis Wick 3 vs Kelly 3C
- Denis Wick 3 vs Kelly 5C
- Denis Wick 3 vs Kelly 7C
- Denis Wick 3 vs Kelly 4B-UK
All models
Denis Wick (18)
4B
16.50mm · Medium
RW3
16.75mm · V.Deep
3
16.75mm · V.Deep
4
16.40mm · V.Deep
4.5
16.50mm · V.Deep
5
16.00mm · V.Deep
2B
17.00mm · Medium
RW3B
16.75mm · Medium
RW4
16.50mm · V.Deep
2
17.00mm · V.Deep
3B
16.75mm · Medium
4W
16.40mm · V.Deep
RW4B
16.50mm · Medium
2BW
17.00mm · Medium
4BW
16.50mm · Medium
5B
16.00mm · Medium
RW2
17.00mm · V.Deep
S
16.00mm · Shallow
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better cornet mouthpieces — Denis Wick or Kelly?
Neither brand is universally better. Denis Wick has 18 models and Kelly has 9. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Denis Wick and Kelly cornet mouthpieces compare in size?
Denis Wick averages 16.57mm cup diameter with 4.38mm throat. Kelly averages 16.37mm cup diameter with 3.87mm throat.