Skeptical of these claims, I am delighted to report my suspicions were unfounded. They DO handle more comfortably, feeling lighter than comparable pans in the professional line. And they stay cool while cooking, reducing the need for potholders. Utilizing promos I've purchased saute pans, covered casseroles, omelet pans, a wok, pasta cooker, double boiler insert, butter warmer, sauce pans, pizza pans, personal pans, teapot, griddle and grill pan. I've been very pleased with all but the grill pan.
Food quickly sticks to it, grease burns and grooves in the pan make cleaning difficult.
Automatic dishwashers can't be used to clean this cookware. This recommendation is made for all quality cookware, but it's more critical with the hard anodized aluminum. The automatic dish detergents will damage, even destroy, the anodized finish. This would not be covered under the warranty as it would constitute misuse. I don't own a dishwasher.