Ten years ago, the majority of bowling balls came in standard black. Solid color balls followed, coming in your basic colors. Monogramming was available, so if you wanted a personalized bowling ball you simply put your name on it. If you had a blue bowling ball with your name on it, you were considered a serious bowler. Bowling ball cases also came in standard colors and resembled suitcases. Nowadays, that standard blue ball monogrammed with the name Joe is one of those bowling balls donated to the bowling alley sitting on a rack. Now, there are thousands of different styles of bowling balls available. Modern technology has significantly increased the number of options that are available for bowling balls. While monogramming is still a popular option, even though there us a much wider selection of fonts available to choose from now, your standard black ball is fading into obscurity. Balls are available in over a thousand different colors and styles. There are neon bowling balls that look great on cosmic bowling night. There are different shades of pinks and purples that appeal to younger girls. There are camouflage colored balls for boys. There are also many different color effects available.  Colors of bowling balls can be swirled, they can appear in a pattern, and they can even look like a checkerboard. The possibilities are endless. Custom designed balls are also becoming more common. Some of the graphics placed onto balls are works of art. Balls appear as if they were covered by a tattoo. These designs include flowers and skulls. Bowling ball bags have also significantly improved. Now they come on wheels so transporting your ball to the lane can be virtually effortless. These bags are also available in a variety of colors and styles. The latest in new bowling ball styles are clear bowling balls. These balls have different objects inside of them that can be seen through the ball. Some of the more popular items are skulls, spiders, dice, and just about anything else that you can think of that can fit inside of a bowling ball. These bowlingballs are impressive to look at and are great in picking up spares since they create less friction they are best thrown straight. Technology has significantly improved the design of many things. Bowling balls were due for a makeover. As more and more people become conscious of their personal style, it is great to find new ways to express your personal taste.