The AP2 is not really a more forgiving iron than the 735's. The AP2 will put more backspin on the ball and has a slightly wider sole (which is more forgiving).

If you are looking for an iron that is similar in design and performance, than the new CB's are for you. 

Kevin

I recently went from a muscle back blade to the AP2s and have no regrets.  The feel on center hits is almost indistinguishable and mishits are far more forgiving with the AP2s (there also seem to be far fewer mishits, but this may be more a reflection of having had the new irons professionally fit).  I haven't noticed any meaningful change in distances with the AP2s, and the ball flight is maybe even more boring than with the blades.  In general I'm more confident over shots with the new clubs (especially long iron shots) and I think if you give the AP2s a try you won't be disappointed.

I went from 690.CB irons to AP2 irons and found they were about 1/2 a club longer and hit the ball practically dead straight. That's a double edged sword because where I play most, the fairways are lined with trees and I am entirely too familiar with them. What ability I have left to maneuver the ball is decreased by the AP2, the CB's being more workable. The trade off though, is that the AP2 set gives me back a lot more distance on mishit shots than the old CB set.

What has made me consider staying with the AP2's though is that things here in Miami are pretty windy this time of year and the AP2 is definitely a better iron in the wind. It may balloon some, but it doesn't seem to get knocked off course as badly by the heavy cross winds.

When I initially got my new set, I liked them, but felt I would go back to the CB's for the workability. To some extent, I'm still questioning which would be better for me, but I'm more inclined to stick to the AP2 set now.

I switched from Hogan Apex FTX  to AP2's at the end of 2008.  I found them to be more forgiving but a little shorter.  The main problem I had with AP2's was they were too soft.  Not in feel, although they did feel great, but the 1025 carbon steel wore rather quickly.  Apparently, the way I trap the ball, Pro V1, it leaves a small pit each time.  This may be from playing them down and in sandy soil.  Over time this leads to serious wear that I have not experienced in other irons.  I replaced the heads on all the mid- and short-irons after a year and then traded them when they started showing wear again.  I spent 4 months trying various irons and ultimately ended up with Titleist 755.  They are forged 410 stainless steel and seem to hold up better.  I am pretty sure that the distance loss from the AP2's I experienced was from the Project X shafts.  I have Nippon's this time and while they border on ballooning, they are averaging 9 more yards per club.

I did try four other sets of irons while I was looking, and did stray from Titleist.  I will always have a soft spot for Hogan's but Titleist is certainly the best new clubs out there, even if I now play older clubs.  I absolutely hated Pings.  I loved them in the shop but the weather cooled during the demo and it felt like hitting a brick with a 2x4.

im a blade guy who just converted to the AP2's. the gain in yards per iron is far better then the loss in work ability. the workability of a blade is over rated. i can work the AP2's enuff to do what i am looking for. better shots with the irons lead to less of a require ment as much work ability. and the AP2's still have so much work ability that its definitely not a bad trade off. give them a try and if you notice the same as me get fitted and make the investment.