handgrip

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A handle; the portion of a handle that the hand occupies.
2. 2
   A covering (often rubber or foam) on a handle, designed to allow the user a more comfortable or more secure hold on the handle.
3. 3
   A handshake; a way of gripping hands with another person.
4. 4
   The ability to grip something with a hand.
5. 5
   A grasp or grip.