Curry 7C vs Denis Wick 5AL
The Denis Wick 5AL has a wider cup diameter, the Denis Wick 5AL has a larger throat opening.
Cup Diameter
The Denis Wick 5AL has a cup diameter of 25.73 mm / 1.0130 in compared to 24.74 mm / 0.9740 in on the Curry 7C — a difference of 0.99 mm / 0.0390 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
The Denis Wick 5AL has a wider throat (7.30 mm / 0.2874 in vs 5.92 mm / 0.2330 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.