There is no doubt that shorter Backswings can produce a solid ball strike for some people. Todays golfer is winding up so much in search of more distance they become erratic from violence.
Doug Sanders from yesteryear had a great career with a short backswing Tony Finau and John Rahm are todays example of a short but efficient powerful swing without going back to parallel. Speed in a short space can be as effective as speed produced in a longer space. ie. ice hockey players, baseball backswing with no pivot.
Here is a drill for finding out what’s best for you:
- Go to knee high like a chip.
- Then waste high with the arms.
- Then shoulder high, 10 o’clock with club.
See how fast you can produce club speed from each position. One of them will work!