[bts]

In a standard hitting procedure how long should the backswing be? I feel as if mine is very short (arms maybe at 10 o clock) but any longer and I lose control.

Is there an optimum to maximise float loading? What length do other hitters have?

It depends on the amount of "Lag" you load and your ability to sustain (or accelerate). The more the "Lag", the tougher to be sustained (or easier to be thrownaway), therefore, the shorter the backswing (is supposed to be). 10 o'clock isn't bad at all, as long as the "shaft bent/heaviness feel" can be visualized/felt through impact.