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I would contact D'Addario and see what they say - the faking is a very serious issue for them.
I can believe getting one duff string in a set - I've had them even with D'Addarios - but a whole set makes me think something else is wrong.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I agree with @ICBM - I reckon they are fakes.
I switched from Ernie Ball (don't like them either) to Rotosound, then to Dean Markley Signatures and back again.
Rotosound seem the most consistent, but I would be using the Signatures again if they resolved the issue.
Fender Bullets (Blue Box) are nice if you want a 50s Tone.
Let D'Addario know where you got them from etc. I'm sure they will front you a new set for your troubles!
If it was a reputable dealer they should be your first port of call.
We all know D'Addario exhibit at the Birmingham Guitar Show. Therefore there's your Number 1 source. But otherwise .... can those in the know shed some light...
You could give them a try.
I tend to buy bulk from a few of the better known online dealers that shift a lot of stock... Strings Direct, A Strings, Stringbusters.
I get it. lol
Got them from Strings Direct as well so not a dodgy source...
Seriously though, its not great for D'Addario if this is affecting a broad range and it wasn't great for me getting string debris stuck in my finger!