I’ve been trying out “Boomwrap” and have to say I’ve found it quite useful. What is it? I hear you ask. Well basically it’s a cushion for your boom pole, for your hands, for your head, for your shoulders, for whatever makes contact with your boom. If you ever balance the boom on your head, even between takes you’ll want one of these as it will make it about one million times more comfortable. If you don’t you still might find it makes a difference to comfort on your hands, particularly on long takes. It also controls the cable and comes in different sizes to accommodate any pole.
Lots more info and pictures on their website. http://boomwrap.co.uk/