agree with rockyroad
Once the ball is tossed, you'd better both (or all 3) be ready to lead AND support. "once the ball goes up..." can be a positive statement from a vet to newer officials who may tend to defer on the court, and need an injection of confidence.
But if both officials are of the same level, I don't see how a game would differ by one or another serving as R.
There may be something to the EXTERNAL perception of the R, is that what you mean? Perhaps in an administrative duty such as meeting the table staff and leading the pre-game conferences, but not much in the duties of the officiating crew.
btw - if the assignment doesn't indicate who the R is, I like to flip a coin.
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