It is true CT is a 'step back' if you have progressed beyond full iLvl 80 gear on every class. Keep in mind that CT was supposed to be in the release version of ARR but got pushed back to 2.1. There will be harder things introduced in 2.2.

Even though I am currently gearing up in coil I fully intend to complete all the content in 2.1 including Pvp which I hate.