Tago Palmetto vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better price 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 Tago Palmetto beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price and power. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Tago Palmetto's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tago Palmetto lands about $20,890 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tago Palmetto and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Tago Palmetto vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| TagoPalmettoWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $19,375MSRP | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 120 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51.7 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | — | 6†3 |
| Length | 141.7 in†1 | 150 in†3 |
| Width | 52.8 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | — | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,201 lb†1 | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.1 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†1 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~50 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 price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $4,825 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
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 Tago Palmetto lands at about $20,890 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tago Palmettobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $334.87/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $416.86/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 Tago Palmetto or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tago Palmetto takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Palmetto and E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) 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 Tago Palmetto lands at about $20,890 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.