Abstract: A tape is disclosed for use with a ball having a seam, wherein the seam has a predetermined seam color. The tape includes an adhesive layer formed of an adhesive material configured to attach to the seam, and a carrier layer formed of a carrier layer material, wherein the carrier layer has a custom color that is different than the predetermined seam color. Additionally, methods are disclosed for customizing a color of the seam of the ball using multiple tape segments. Still further, a kit is disclosed that includes the ball, a first tape having a first custom color, and a second tape having a second custom color.