The shorter the arc of your backswing, the less power you can get. As long as you don't shorten your golf swing too much, you likely won't notice too much of a difference in power, and you will very often find much more accuracy.

Should I shorten my backswing?

Some players can handle a longer backswing, while others can't. That being said, in general, most amateur golfers over-swing in their backswing, especially with their driver. This means they let their backswing get longer than they can handle. So, shortening of the backswing is needed to improve their overall game.

Is a faster backswing better golf?

The faster we swing the club, the farther we can hit the ball. In most full swing golf shots, the player is looking to generate a considerable amount of club speed. ... Controlling your change of direction from backswing to downswing is vital to quality ball striking.