GR Technologies 65FD vs GR Technologies G66FD Radtke

The GR Technologies G66FD Radtke has a wider cup diameter.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    GR Technologies 65FD
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup diameter16.50 mm / 0.6496 in
    Cup depthDeep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      GR Technologies G66FD Radtke
      • Flugelhorn
      Cup diameter16.76 mm / 0.6598 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material

      Cup Diameter

      The GR Technologies G66FD Radtke has a cup diameter of 16.76 mm / 0.6598 in compared to 16.50 mm / 0.6496 in on the GR Technologies 65FD — a difference of 0.26 mm / 0.0102 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      Both mouthpieces share a deep cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.

      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.

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