I have an anolon set that I already use with the grippy handles. This set was such a surprise when I opened the box. I noticed right off the bat they were made much nicer and seemed sturdier. The little nuns on the inside of the of the pots and pans from the handles are covered in nonstick (Thank God for small favors). I made a variety of dishes, cleaning things (scrubbies, dollar store sponge, nylon bottle brush), I even gently used metal utensils. Every test I could think to do, passed with flying colors. This is a set worth purchasing. Very easy clean up, worked great on my glass top stove. The only thing I didn't like was that the pan with the two handles could be a little bigger for those larger one pot meals. Not the end of the world because most people don't cook the way I do.