<<...eliminate any wind-up/whipping...>>

The brass tube does fix the whipping problem. It does NOT eliminate wind-up, which is a function of lack of torsional stiffness in the wire.

However, unless you are doing hard 3F, it shouldn't be a problem. Whipping IS a real problem, cured by plenty of support along the wire's length- the full length tube is the ideal solution. Just be sure to fill that tube with grease.

But as to wind-up, wire is going to twist if you load it up; period. If you plan to spank your machine, fit a tube drive.

Steve