DL DVD playback stalls at break point

My dual layer DVDs all have problems with the playback at the break point between layers. This happens whether I burn direct from iDVD or if I first make a disk image.
I have used two different burners and two different brands of media (Ritech and Verbatum) and still the same result.
The problem is inconsistent between disks and players. For the most part, they play flawlessly in DVD player on any of my three Macs, but behave poorly on each of my three commercial DVD players.
In some cases, the playback merely stalls for about 10 seconds and then resumes, having skipped forward an amount about equal in time to the length of the stall.
In other cases, playback stops completely and the balance of the disk cannot be played without restarting, going to the chapter menu and selecting a chapter beyond the break point and resuming playback.
I am creating disks as part of a Videography business and can't afford to produce a product that my customers can't rely on to playback.
Is it simply the case that some DVD players are just not good at handling DL media?
I have Toast Titanium 7 as well, and can compress the files to fit on a single layer disk. But won't the quality suffer from the compression?
Does anyone have a suggestion to help me produce quality disks that are reliable?
Thank you in advance for any suggestions!
Jeff
Message was edited by: that Jeff guy

Ive had the same problem & its definately the DVD players that are the problem (some simply dont like DVD+R DL). What I normally do is put a disclaimer label on the cover of the proof saying along the lines of......
'For quality reasons, this DVD has been mastered on a Dual layered disc, and may not be compatible with certain models of DVD player. If you experience any unexpected playback issues, please contact us as soon as possible!'
If the client does experience issues with the disc - at least they will know that its a problem with THEIR equipment, & I'll then split the project over 2 discs.
Keeps your professional image & keeps the client from getting annoyed!

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