Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Venom EV Strike 2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 31, 2026
Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 Venom EV Strike 2 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- 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 Venom EV Strike 2 about $13,597, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and the Venom EV Strike 2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Venom EV Strike 2
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
| TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | Venom EVStrike 2Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $25,699 | $12,495 |
| Top speed | — | 25 mph†1 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†2 | — |
| Battery type | lead-acid†2 | lithium†1 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†1 |
| System voltage | 48 V†2 | 52 V†1 |
| Seats | 6✓†2 | 2†1 |
| Length | — | 98 in†1 |
| Width | — | 51 in†1 |
| Height | — | 76.5 in†1 |
| Curb weight | — | 960 lb†1 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†2 | 5 kW†1 |
| Motor power (hp) | 17 hp†2 | — |
| Brakes | — | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†1 |
| Suspension | — | Front dual-camber independent MacPherson, rear independent dual coil-over with stability bar†1 |
| Display size | 7 in†2 | 10 in✓†1 |
| Warranty | 5 yr†2 | — |
| Battery warranty | — | 8 yr†1 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†2 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†1 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~44 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. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $13,204 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $27,593 and the Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.
Venom EV Strike 2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $217.96/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 Venom EV Strike 2 better?
- Venom EV Strike 2 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and Strike 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 Venom EV Strike 2 at about $13,597, 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.