Trouble with Dual Layer DVD in DVD Studio Pro

I am having some trouble burning a Dual Layer DVD in DVDSP. About 1 out 3 discs are coming out unplayable on multiple players and some are freezing during playback (starting and stopping). I have not worked with DL DVD's before and was wondering if there is a particular brand that might be better then another or if there are some settings I may be missing in DVDSP.
I am using Memorex Dual Layer DVD+R DVD's, my project is 7.1 GB's, and I am running DVD Studio Pro 4. Any feedback or ideas would be appreciated.

>I am using Memorex
That's the most likely cause of the problem. Memorex is notorious for poor quality. Try switching to Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden (now under the JVC brand).
-DH

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