Have irons improved all that much over the past 10 years?

[GaijinGolfer]

Im piecing together my new set of clubs through Ebay purchases and Ive got it pretty much all done except for irons.
Id like to ditch my el-cheapo set of Knight irons for a nice set of Titleist irons.
Ive seen quite a few Titleist DCI 981s and 990s go for $100-$200 a set (3-PW).
Is it worth paying more money for a set of AP1s or do you think that a set of 981s would work just as well?

[FlopShotArtist]

Im piecing together my new set of clubs through Ebay purchases and Ive got it pretty much all done except for irons.

I honestly don't know - but why are you limiting yourself to only Titleist clubs?

[navygolfer]

I'd say it is worth the investment...I just picked-up a new set of irons after playing w/ the same set of Titlest DCI's for 11 years. I love my new set - picked Callaway X-20 over Ping, Titleist, TM just on Friday. Very happy.

[GaijinGolfer]

I honestly don't know - but why are you limiting yourself to only Titleist clubs?

Past experience, looks and the way the club feels in my hands. Lately I tried to open myself up to other brands, but it always comes back to Titleist for me.

Ive tried Callaway, Ping, Taylormade and Nike, but I still like Titleist the best. Titleist has been good to me and the way I look at it, why mess with what works?

[FlopShotArtist]

Past experience, looks and the way the club feels in my hands. Lately I tried to open myself up to other brands, but it always comes back to Titleist for me.

I completely agree. I just wasn't sure if you've tried other brands at all.

[Harry Longshanks]

Don't forget to check Callaway Pre-Owned for Titleist iron sets to see if they have something you want.

[cwcaesar]

I see that you haven't given Mizuno a try. I really like their irons. Just suggesting that you might demo a set. But if you are going to get some Titleists, then I think that ebay is as good a place as any to get a quality set of used clubs. Just be sure that you get fitted for the right flex shaft before you buy, you can always adjust lie, length, and grips later.