Curry 1.25 DC vs Denis Wick 5B
The Curry 1.25 DC has a wider cup diameter, the Curry 1.25 DC features a deeper cup, the Denis Wick 5B 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 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in on the Denis Wick 5B — a difference of 1.07 mm / 0.0421 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Curry 1.25 DC has a very deep cup while the Denis Wick 5B has a medium cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Denis Wick 5B has a wider throat (3.97 mm / 0.1563 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.