PS2 backup help.... please

[TheStanleys]

Only just purchased a PS2 for my son (8 yrs). Started to backup the few games that he has but have encountered a problem with the first backup.

The game loads but the menu screen is steppy, sometimes freezes for 10/20 seconds and slow, when you actually start playing the game it plays fine with no problems.

This is the first backup of a PS2 game I've tried, I have searched the forum for some ideas on help but I have read so much that all the advice seems to be contradicting each piece I read.

Used games X copy software, Pioneer 106, Ritek DVD-R, Can't remember the speed it was burnt at, PS2 (7000), Slim tools + SwapDisc 3.6

Any help is really appreciated.

Bev