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Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage GTZ

Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better range. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin Engage GTZ beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better range.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage GTZ goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)'s 40 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands about $26,004 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ about $28,389, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SHADOWHAWK-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)TomberlinEngage GTZWinner
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$24,200$26,450
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)40 mi†380 mi✓†2
Battery typelead-acid†3lithium†2
Battery capacity—210 Ah†2
Battery energy—10 kWh†2
System voltage48 V†3—
Seats6✓†34†2
Length150 in†3—
Width55.6 in†352.5 in†2
Height81 in†3—
Curb weight1,620 lb†3—
Motor power5 kW†35 kW†2
Motor power (hp)17 hp†317 hp†2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†34-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes, Smart Park™ Electronic Brake to Prevent Roll-Away†2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3Double-A Arm Suspension with Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks†2
Display size7 in†37 in†2
Warranty5 yr†35 yr†2
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†4
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†4
Battery warranty terms—5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†3Yes†2
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†4
Range, normalized◆ computed—~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.

†1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage GTZ

It wins on the better range.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 40 mi

◆ 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $26,004 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ at about $28,389, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$24,200.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,502.00
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$26,004

est. $416.86/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage GTZbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GTZMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$26,450.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,637.00
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$28,389

est. $455.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) or the Tomberlin Engage GTZ better?
Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better range.
What do the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and Engage GTZ 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $26,004 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ at about $28,389, 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.