Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Venom EV Strike 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) beats the Venom EV Strike 4 on the better warranty. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Venom EV Strike 4's 3.
- 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 Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) vs. Venom EV Strike 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)Winner | Venom EVStrike 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $24,200 | $12,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lead-acid†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | — | 105 Ah†4 |
| System voltage | 48 V†3 | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 6✓†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 150 in†3 | 119 in†2 |
| Width | 55.6 in†3 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 81 in†3 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,620 lb†3 | 1,160 lb†5 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†3 | 5 kW†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | 17 hp†3 | — |
| Brakes | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 | Dual-camber independent MacPherson front; independent rear with dual coil-overs†2 |
| Display size | 7 in†3 | 10 in✓†2 |
| Warranty | 5 yr✓†3 | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 8 yr†7 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†8 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†7 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†9 |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 13.8 ft†10 |
| 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 warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), 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 Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) lands at about $26,004 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
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.
Venom EV Strike 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.46/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 4 better?
- Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) takes it. It wins on the better warranty. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) and Strike 4 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 Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,127, 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.