Rory McIlroy plays his last official round with Titleist clubs in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on 25 November 2012. Photo Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.ieFormer World Clubmaker of the Year Derek Murray has penned a fascinating insight into what he believes Rory McIlroy will have in the bag when he makes what is believed to be a $250m move to Nike Golf in 2013.

The Foregolf owner predicts a “very smooth” transition but wonders how Nike will cater to McIlroy’s needs in what is likely to be a head-to-toe, through-the-bag deal.

Rory McIlroy playing his last round using Titleist 712 MB irons. Picture by Jenny Matthews/www.golffile.ieRory McIlroy’s $250 million move from Titleist to Nike might look like the biggest gamble in sports but industry experts expect the world No 1 to remain on cruise control and Just Do It with the swoosh on his clubs.

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