Screw the grip? I can't deal with the idea of having a weak grip and tiny/weak forearms. The forearms are the seat of strength. I don't understand why anyone would want to be dependent of props such as straps. You walk around with huge traps and the next time you help a freind move his furniture you can't hold onto it and look like a big weak idiot
And btw, grip and forearm strength translates into a lot more than just how much weight you can hang. Weak tendons in the forearms will hamper such things a bench press and back work. Also the amount of force you can grip the bar with will make a difference into how much you can lock out on the bench. It's just a weak link. And weak links are exactly the kind of thing you should be prioritizing.