Curry 10.5 FLD vs Denis Wick 5BFL
The Denis Wick 5BFL has a wider cup diameter, the Curry 10.5 FLD features a deeper cup, the Curry 10.5 FLD has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick 5BFL has a cup diameter of 16.00 mm / 0.6299 in compared to 15.88 mm / 0.6250 in on the Curry 10.5 FLD — a difference of 0.13 mm / 0.0049 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
The Curry 10.5 FLD has a very deep cup while the Denis Wick 5BFL has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.
Throat Diameter
The Curry 10.5 FLD has a wider throat (4.50 mm / 0.1770 in vs 4.45 mm / 0.1752 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.