The Vandoren Optimum series of saxophone mouthpieces are designed to be more free blowing and responsive than their predesessors. This tenor saxophone mouthpiece produces accurate articulation and total control at all dynamic ranges, alomg with precise intonation.  This mouthpiece is ideal for advancing musicans to professionals; the Vandoren Optimum mouthpiece was designed with a focus on the external shape of the beak and sound. Slighty more open than the TL3, this mouthpiece can use lighter reeds.