Most good players prefer to use what is commonly called a one-piece takeaway to initiate their backswings.
Some players start the clubhead first.
Remembering that golf is really about playing the percentages and minimizing errors, I feel that its best to have this one-piece movement controlled by the lower body motion. Starting the clubhead first can only be done with the hands, which in turn can break the wrists. The wrists should not break. They should hinge. Starting the clubhead first can get very confusing, however letting the correct motion control the takeaway will help eliminate this problem.