Help needed - can I use a shorter bow?

Hey guys, I'm very new to archery and wanted to get my first bow. I've always been a fan of tactical equipment and carrying everything with my that I need - wherever I go. This led me to look into smaller takedown bows, namely the mandarinduck phantom. That bow is exactly what I want, jet black, small at only 56" and I can take it apart. Now I had a friend tell me that I shouldnt use bows below my optimal draw length/bow length which is, I just measured, around 27,5" (draw length). That would equal to a bow between 66-68". I've been shooting a 68" bow with 25lb lately and it was comfortable. Now my question is: will I have issues with a 56" bow with 25lb?

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