A cable control system enhances controllability of a cable through the use of torque, friction force, and adherence forces. The system includes a sheath portion configured to grip the cable in a manner that provides enhanced controllability and manipulation of the cable. The sheath portion can include a glove or a finger sheath. An actuating member inserts into the sheath portion and applies a normal force to a pivot point along the sheath portion. The normal force includes a twist, rotation, push, and pull. This application of the normal force provides torque to the cable, which enables enhanced control over the cable, especially in tortuous cavities. An outer surface utilizes a surface texture having a generally nonplanar surface, and configured to resist lateral movement between the outer surface and the cable. The outer surface further comprises a hydrophobic surface for increasing adherence to a cable coated with polar solvent.
