How It Works

PULSE is a rail, not a table. It borrows the table you already own and gives it the one thing a dining table has never had: an edge you can lean on.

How the rail holds

Six individual pieces, each wrapped in high-density foam and PU leather over bamboo. They aren't connected to each other — and that's deliberate. Because nothing locks them together, you can adjust the spacing to suit your table instead of being stuck with one fixed size.

They sit on the mat, held by its anti-slip backing and the weight of your arms as you play. No screws, no clamps, no tools.

Setting up

1. Roll out the mat

Lay your poker mat flat on the table. This goes down first.

2. Set the rail

Place the six padded pieces around the mat's outer edge and line them up to your table. Adjust the spacing to fit.

3. Play

Rack the chips and deal. Teardown is the same three steps backwards.

Will it fit my table?

• Standard (9-Max, 180cm) — for rectangular tables from 170 × 80cm up to 240 × 120cm. Forms a playing area of about 200 × 100cm.
• Compact (6-Max, 140cm) — for rectangular tables from 130 × 60cm up to 169 × 90cm.

Simple rule: 169 × 90cm or smaller → Compact. Bigger than that → Standard.

PULSE is built for rectangular tables; round, oval and square tables are not supported. The rail should sit inside the table edge, not overhang it. On a bigger table, a strip of table shows around the rail, which is where your drink and phone go.

What comes in the box

• Six individual padded rail pieces
• Custom-fit carry duffle

A mat is required — the rail needs a smooth surface underneath. Use one you already have, or add ours. The 43mm ceramic chip set and twin-pack playing cards are optional.

Looking after it

Wipe the rail with a soft damp cloth and store the pieces in its duffle, away from direct sunlight and damp. Spot-clean mats with mild soap, roll them rather than folding, and let them dry fully before they go back in the bag.

Choose your next step

• Explore the PULSE Modular Rail System if you want a padded, removable rail for a compatible rectangular dining table.
• Learn how to turn a dining table into a poker table for a practical setup checklist and the trade-offs between a mat, removable rail and topper.
• Compare PULSE poker mats if you need the playing surface beneath the rail.
• Compare a topper, full table, mat and modular rail if you are still choosing a setup type.
• Read the story behind PULSE for founder and product background.