Usage patterns
〈物〉のグリップを握るto hold the grip of something
I gripped the tennis racket's handle firmly.
グリップが滑るfor the grip to slip (from sweat, rain, etc.)
The grip was slippery from sweat, making it hard to hit the ball.
グリップを巻くto wrap grip tape around a handle
I wrapped new grip tape around the racket.