Schilke 18Heavyweight vs Yamaha TR-18C4
The Schilke 18Heavyweight has a wider cup diameter.
Mouthpiece A
Schilke 18Heavyweight
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.52 mm / 0.6898 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.65 mm / 0.1437 in
Backbore26
Finish—
Material—
vs
Mouthpiece B
Yamaha TR-18C4
• Trumpet
Cup diameter17.42 mm / 0.6858 in
Cup depthMedium
Rim width—
Throat diameter3.65 mm / 0.1437 in
BackboreSemi-narrow
Finish—
Material—
Cup Diameter
The Schilke 18Heavyweight has a cup diameter of 17.52 mm / 0.6898 in compared to 17.42 mm / 0.6858 in on the Yamaha TR-18C4 — a difference of 0.10 mm / 0.0039 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.
Cup Depth
Both mouthpieces share a medium cup depth, so the sound character from depth alone will be very similar.
Throat Diameter
Throat diameters are essentially identical at 3.65 mm / 0.1437 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.
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.