MadJax Ascent vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 30, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the MadJax Ascent on the better range and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the MadJax Ascent's 60 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the MadJax Ascent's 3.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the MadJax Ascent lands about $14,657 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,142, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the MadJax Ascent and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
MadJax Ascent vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 09/30/2026
| MadJaxAscent | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $13,495MSRP | $29,990dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 50 mi†3 | — |
| Range (high) | 60 mi†3 | 80 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†4 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 118.1 in†1 | 132 in†4 |
| Width | 51 in†1 | 52.5 in†4 |
| Height | 79.3 in†1 | 82 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 1,322 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 4 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Front and rear hydraulic disc; electromechanical parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†4 |
| Suspension | Double-wishbone independent front; rear leaf spring with telescopic shock and sway bar†1 | Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†4 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†5 | 5 yr✓†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 12 yr✓†1 | 5 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr✓†7 | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | 12 years (Bolt Energy pack): 6 years full replacement, then 6 years prorated†7 | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†8 | Yes†4 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~80 mi✓ |
◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,142, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
MadJax Ascentbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $234.96/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.24/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.
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Frequently asked
- Is the MadJax Ascent or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Ascent and Engage Ghosthawk cost out the door in Florida?
- Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the MadJax Ascent lands at about $14,657 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,142, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.