Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk vs. Venom EV Strike 4
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. 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 4 beats the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk on the better price and battery warranty term. They sit in different divisions (luxury vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 Engage Ghosthawk lands about $32,142 and the Venom EV Strike 4 about $14,127, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk and the Venom EV Strike 4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk vs. Venom EV Strike 4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| TomberlinEngage Ghosthawk | Venom EVStrike 4Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer-quoted MSRP range | $29,990 | $12,995 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | 80 mi†3 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†3 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 210 Ah✓†3 | 105 Ah†4 |
| Battery energy | 10 kWh†3 | — |
| System voltage | — | 52 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†3 | 4†2 |
| Length | 132 in†3 | 119 in†2 |
| Width | 52.5 in†3 | 51 in†2 |
| Height | 82 in†3 | 76.5 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 1,355 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, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3 | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc†2 |
| Suspension | Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†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) | 5 yr†7 | 8 yr✓†8 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 3 yr†7 | 3 yr†9 |
| Battery warranty terms | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†7 | 8 years, provided by Eco Battery (the standard 105Ah Eco lithium pack)†8 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†3 | Yes†10 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†7 | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 13.8 ft†11 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~80 mi✓ | ~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 and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $16,995 vs the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
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 Engage Ghosthawk lands at about $32,142 and the Venom EV Strike 4 at about $14,127, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.24/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 Engage Ghosthawk or the Venom EV Strike 4 better?
- Venom EV Strike 4 takes it. It wins on the better price and battery warranty term. These sit in different divisions (luxury vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Engage Ghosthawk 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 Engage Ghosthawk lands at about $32,142 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.