What is the primary means by which a grip exercises control of the club during a swing?

The primary means by which a grip exercises control of the club during a swing is through club release. The grip allows the golfer to manage the timing and dynamics of the club's release through the swing. This control is essential because the release affects how the clubface interacts with the ball at impact, influencing direction, trajectory, and spin.

An effective grip provides the necessary tension and feel that enables a golfer to synchronize their swing mechanics, ensuring that the club is released correctly for optimal performance. The timing of the release is critical for achieving the desired shot shape and distance.

While factors such as club speed, club head weight, and grip texture can influence the overall performance of the swing, they do not directly control how the club is released through the swing. Club speed can affect distance, club head weight can impact feel and swing dynamics, and grip texture often contributes to comfort and stability, but none of these elements provide the direct relationship to swing control that club release does.