They were my first set of proper irons, after some proper budget jobs.
They are really nice clubs, look good and forgiving, feel nice.
I would definitely recommend them.
I have a set of these irons still about used them from new, they are really nice clubs, maybe a little dated with regards to modern technology and I don't know how they compare to the Pings, give them a go, if they don't work out they will still have a resale value.
Marvellous clubs. I used them before I got my current set last October. If I'm really honest, the new ones don't perform that much better (but they're a lot more shiny!)