Fully enclosed cable isn't going to perform as well as cable that is unsheathed to some degree because of added friction. You would probably get better performance if you upgraded the rear derailleur because I have found that Shimano rear derailleurs get a lot of their "crispness" from strong springs. Try a 5700 105 or 6700 Ultegra rear derailleur.
Last edited by cale; 06-21-15 at 10:17 PM.
Reason: clarity