Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better range.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 $27,593 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) about $28,644, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | TomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $25,699 | $26,690 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†2 | 80 mi✓†1 |
| Battery type | lead-acid†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 | — |
| Seats | 6†2 | 6†1 |
| Length | — | 150 in†1 |
| Width | — | 52.5 in†1 |
| Height | — | 81 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,421 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | 17 hp†2 | 17 hp†1 |
| Brakes | — | 4-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park†1 |
| Suspension | — | Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks†1 |
| Display size | 7 in†2 | 7 in†1 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†2 | 5 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 | Yes†1 |
| 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range.
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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $27,593 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $442.33/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $459.17/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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
- Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better range.
- What do the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and Engage LX (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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $27,593 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.