I had a black Brunswick ball I bought at Kmart in the late 80s. Probably around 1988, maybe 1989. Can't remember if it was plastic or rubber.
The next ball I bought was a Brunswick Cyclone, a three-piece plastic ball I got at a sporting goods store. Still got it, though it's been through three plug jobs and still doesn't fit all that great.
After that I bought a Black Sparkle Power Groove in 2003 and about six other reactive/particle balls since then.
SH