Curry 1.25 DC vs Denis Wick 3
The Curry 1.25 DC has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 3 has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Curry 1.25 DC has a cup diameter of 17.07 mm / 0.6720 in compared to 16.75 mm / 0.6594 in on the Denis Wick 3 — a difference of 0.32 mm / 0.0126 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a very deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 3 has a wider throat (4.57 mm / 0.1799 in vs 3.81 mm / 0.1500 in). A wider throat allows more air through, increasing volume and projection but reducing resistance.
Which is better?
Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.