Weapon Set swapping issues - swap requirements

I am playing a smith of kitava with two weapon sets. On one Weaponset I have specced into the Notes reducing attribute requirements, on the other one I have not. When entering a new area I have to unequip and re-equip my Weapon Set 2 Weapon, every single time.

I have tested a few things e.g. starting with the Weaponset but whenever I start a boss encounter like the Breachstone I am unable to use my Weaponset 2.

Set 2 Strength 599
Weapon on Set 2:
Item Class: Two Hand Maces
Massive Greathammer
...
Requires: Level 77, 585 (augmented) Str
...

Set 1 Strength 536
Weapon on Set 1:
Item Class: Two Hand Maces
Ironwood Greathammer
...
Requires: Level 77, 411 (augmented) Str
...

I am not sure whether or not this is intentional or not but it feels like a bug as I am able to use the other weapon when accounting the passive Points in Set 2.

I would love to hear if anyone else has run into this exact issue and if there is any workaround for it.

Regards!